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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,107.59, 19,459.20 and 9,063.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,107.59, 19,459.20 and 9,063.87 is: 12,502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,107.59 : 19,459.20 = 9,063.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,107.59/19,459.20 = 9,063.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,107.59x = 19,459.20 × 9,063.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,107.59x = 176,375,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,375,659.10/14,107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.18

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