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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.46, 19,447.59 and 9,059.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.46, 19,447.59 and 9,059.99 is: 12,499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.46 : 19,447.59 = 9,059.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.46/19,447.59 = 9,059.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.46x = 19,447.59 × 9,059.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.46x = 176,194,907.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,194,907.66/14,096.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.23

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