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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,107.62, 19,463.04 and 9,071.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,107.62, 19,463.04 and 9,071.16 is: 12,514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,107.62 : 19,463.04 = 9,071.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,107.62/19,463.04 = 9,071.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,107.62x = 19,463.04 × 9,071.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,107.62x = 176,552,349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,552,349.93/14,107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.68

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