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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.59, 19,371.32 and 9,007.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.59, 19,371.32 and 9,007.53 is: 12,427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.59 : 19,371.32 = 9,007.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.59/19,371.32 = 9,007.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.59x = 19,371.32 × 9,007.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.59x = 174,487,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,487,626.66/14,040.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.37

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