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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,070.72, 19,426.44 and 9,036.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,070.72, 19,426.44 and 9,036.97 is: 12,476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,070.72 : 19,426.44 = 9,036.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,070.72/19,426.44 = 9,036.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,070.72x = 19,426.44 × 9,036.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,070.72x = 175,556,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,556,155.49/14,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.70

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