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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,083.92, 19,437.50 and 9,046.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,083.92, 19,437.50 and 9,046.28 is: 12,484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,083.92 : 19,437.50 = 9,046.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,083.92/19,437.50 = 9,046.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,083.92x = 19,437.50 × 9,046.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,083.92x = 175,837,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,837,067.50/14,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.95

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