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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.75, 19,377.62 and 9,073.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.75, 19,377.62 and 9,073.75 is: 12,521.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.75 : 19,377.62 = 9,073.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.75/19,377.62 = 9,073.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.75x = 19,377.62 × 9,073.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.75x = 175,827,634.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,827,634.11/14,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.78

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