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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,092.92, 19,464.18 and 9,608.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,092.92, 19,464.18 and 9,608.94 is: 13,271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,092.92 : 19,464.18 = 9,608.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,092.92/19,464.18 = 9,608.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,092.92x = 19,464.18 × 9,608.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,092.92x = 187,030,137.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,030,137.77/14,092.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,271.21

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