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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,076.51, 19,419.78 and 9,043.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,076.51, 19,419.78 and 9,043.66 is: 12,476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076.51 : 19,419.78 = 9,043.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076.51/19,419.78 = 9,043.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076.51x = 19,419.78 × 9,043.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076.51x = 175,625,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,625,887.59/14,076.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.52

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