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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.79, 19,401.66 and 9,029.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.79, 19,401.66 and 9,029.61 is: 12,459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.79 : 19,401.66 = 9,029.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.79/19,401.66 = 9,029.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.79x = 19,401.66 × 9,029.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.79x = 175,189,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,189,423.15/14,060.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.43

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