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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,084.36, 19,418.77 and 9,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,084.36, 19,418.77 and 9,039.68 is: 12,463.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,084.36 : 19,418.77 = 9,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,084.36/19,418.77 = 9,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,084.36x = 19,418.77 × 9,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,084.36x = 175,539,466.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,539,466.79/14,084.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,463.43

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