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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,078.76, 19,420.91 and 9,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,078.76, 19,420.91 and 9,043.72 is: 12,475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,078.76 : 19,420.91 = 9,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,078.76/19,420.91 = 9,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,078.76x = 19,420.91 × 9,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,078.76x = 175,637,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,637,275.52/14,078.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.34

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