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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,073.33, 19,423.81 and 9,043.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,073.33, 19,423.81 and 9,043.84 is: 12,482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,073.33 : 19,423.81 = 9,043.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,073.33/19,423.81 = 9,043.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,073.33x = 19,423.81 × 9,043.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,073.33x = 175,665,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,665,829.83/14,073.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.18

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