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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,069.70, 19,418.87 and 9,040.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,069.70, 19,418.87 and 9,040.28 is: 12,477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,069.70 : 19,418.87 = 9,040.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,069.70/19,418.87 = 9,040.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,069.70x = 19,418.87 × 9,040.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,069.70x = 175,551,947.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,551,947.59/14,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.31

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