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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,047.05, 19,387.65 and 9,017.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,047.05, 19,387.65 and 9,017.63 is: 12,446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,047.05 : 19,387.65 = 9,017.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,047.05/19,387.65 = 9,017.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,047.05x = 19,387.65 × 9,017.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,047.05x = 174,830,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,830,663.85/14,047.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.07

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