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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,076.36, 19,407.74 and 9,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,076.36, 19,407.74 and 9,031.68 is: 12,452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076.36 : 19,407.74 = 9,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076.36/19,407.74 = 9,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076.36x = 19,407.74 × 9,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076.36x = 175,284,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,284,452.04/14,076.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,452.40

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