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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,079.68, 19,441.44 and 9,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,079.68, 19,441.44 and 9,046.40 is: 12,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,079.68 : 19,441.44 = 9,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,079.68/19,441.44 = 9,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,079.68x = 19,441.44 × 9,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,079.68x = 175,875,042.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,875,042.82/14,079.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.41

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