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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.32, 19,370.28 and 9,074.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.32, 19,370.28 and 9,074.32 is: 12,517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.32 : 19,370.28 = 9,074.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.32/19,370.28 = 9,074.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.32x = 19,370.28 × 9,074.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.32x = 175,772,119.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,772,119.21/14,042.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,517.31

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