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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.59, 19,373.22 and 9,006.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.59, 19,373.22 and 9,006.96 is: 12,424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.59 : 19,373.22 = 9,006.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.59/19,373.22 = 9,006.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.59x = 19,373.22 × 9,006.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.59x = 174,493,817.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,493,817.61/14,044.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.27

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