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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.75, 19,441.08 and 9,055.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.75, 19,441.08 and 9,055.17 is: 12,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.75 : 19,441.08 = 9,055.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.75/19,441.08 = 9,055.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.75x = 19,441.08 × 9,055.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.75x = 176,042,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,042,284.38/14,091.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.58

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