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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.78, 19,375.02 and 9,007.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.78, 19,375.02 and 9,007.92 is: 12,419.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.78 : 19,375.02 = 9,007.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.78/19,375.02 = 9,007.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.78x = 19,375.02 × 9,007.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.78x = 174,528,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,528,630.16/14,052.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,419.51

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