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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,049.76, 19,379.82 and 9,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,049.76, 19,379.82 and 9,008.68 is: 12,426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,049.76 : 19,379.82 = 9,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,049.76/19,379.82 = 9,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,049.76x = 19,379.82 × 9,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,049.76x = 174,586,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,586,596.84/14,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.30

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