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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,084.86, 19,419.46 and 9,040.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,084.86, 19,419.46 and 9,040.18 is: 12,464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,084.86 : 19,419.46 = 9,040.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,084.86/19,419.46 = 9,040.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,084.86x = 19,419.46 × 9,040.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,084.86x = 175,555,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,555,413.90/14,084.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.12

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