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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.32, 19,389.15 and 9,018.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.32, 19,389.15 and 9,018.84 is: 12,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.32 : 19,389.15 = 9,018.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.32/19,389.15 = 9,018.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.32x = 19,389.15 × 9,018.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.32x = 174,867,641.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,867,641.59/14,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.50

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