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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,078.88, 19,421.08 and 9,043.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,078.88, 19,421.08 and 9,043.85 is: 12,475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,078.88 : 19,421.08 = 9,043.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,078.88/19,421.08 = 9,043.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,078.88x = 19,421.08 × 9,043.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,078.88x = 175,641,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,641,287.47/14,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.51

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