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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,086.36, 19,421.53 and 9,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,086.36, 19,421.53 and 9,041.68 is: 12,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,086.36 : 19,421.53 = 9,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,086.36/19,421.53 = 9,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,086.36x = 19,421.53 × 9,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,086.36x = 175,603,259.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,603,259.37/14,086.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.19

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