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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.72, 19,381.98 and 9,006.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.72, 19,381.98 and 9,006.76 is: 12,432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.72 : 19,381.98 = 9,006.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.72/19,381.98 = 9,006.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.72x = 19,381.98 × 9,006.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.72x = 174,568,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,568,842.18/14,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.16

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