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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,098.36, 19,438.08 and 9,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,098.36, 19,438.08 and 9,053.68 is: 12,482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,098.36 : 19,438.08 = 9,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,098.36/19,438.08 = 9,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,098.36x = 19,438.08 × 9,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,098.36x = 175,986,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,986,156.13/14,098.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.74

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