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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,048.76, 19,378.44 and 9,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,048.76, 19,378.44 and 9,007.68 is: 12,424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,048.76 : 19,378.44 = 9,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,048.76/19,378.44 = 9,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,048.76x = 19,378.44 × 9,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,048.76x = 174,554,786.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,554,786.42/14,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.92

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