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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,098.15, 19,444.56 and 9,062.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,098.15, 19,444.56 and 9,062.89 is: 12,499.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,098.15 : 19,444.56 = 9,062.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,098.15/19,444.56 = 9,062.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,098.15x = 19,444.56 × 9,062.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,098.15x = 176,223,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,223,825.78/14,098.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.78

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