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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,058.45, 19,392.98 and 9,017.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,058.45, 19,392.98 and 9,017.06 is: 12,438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058.45 : 19,392.98 = 9,017.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058.45/19,392.98 = 9,017.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058.45x = 19,392.98 × 9,017.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058.45x = 174,867,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,867,664.24/14,058.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.62

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