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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,076.88, 19,419.60 and 9,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,076.88, 19,419.60 and 9,039.76 is: 12,470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076.88 : 19,419.60 = 9,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076.88/19,419.60 = 9,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076.88x = 19,419.60 × 9,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076.88x = 175,548,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,548,523.30/14,076.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,470.70

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