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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.15, 19,406.51 and 9,037.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.15, 19,406.51 and 9,037.15 is: 12,474.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.15 : 19,406.51 = 9,037.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.15/19,406.51 = 9,037.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.15x = 19,406.51 × 9,037.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.15x = 175,379,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,379,541.85/14,059.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.41

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