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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,048.20, 19,385.94 and 9,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,048.20, 19,385.94 and 9,005.32 is: 12,426.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,048.20 : 19,385.94 = 9,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,048.20/19,385.94 = 9,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,048.20x = 19,385.94 × 9,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,048.20x = 174,576,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,576,593.20/14,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.97

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