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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060, 19,389.60 and 9,020.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060, 19,389.60 and 9,020.34 is: 12,439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060 : 19,389.60 = 9,020.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060/19,389.60 = 9,020.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060x = 19,389.60 × 9,020.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060x = 174,900,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,900,784.46/14,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,439.60

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