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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,076.64, 19,417.26 and 9,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,076.64, 19,417.26 and 9,039.16 is: 12,468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076.64 : 19,417.26 = 9,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076.64/19,417.26 = 9,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076.64x = 19,417.26 × 9,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076.64x = 175,515,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,515,719.90/14,076.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.58

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