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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.75, 19,376.24 and 9,072.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.75, 19,376.24 and 9,072.75 is: 12,520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.75 : 19,376.24 = 9,072.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.75/19,376.24 = 9,072.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.75x = 19,376.24 × 9,072.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.75x = 175,795,736.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,795,736.10/14,040.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.40

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