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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,090.31, 19,427.85 and 9,054.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,090.31, 19,427.85 and 9,054.74 is: 12,484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,090.31 : 19,427.85 = 9,054.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,090.31/19,427.85 = 9,054.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,090.31x = 19,427.85 × 9,054.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,090.31x = 175,914,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,914,033.37/14,090.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.75

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