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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,109.74, 19,465.18 and 9,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,109.74, 19,465.18 and 9,073.04 is: 12,516.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,109.74 : 19,465.18 = 9,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,109.74/19,465.18 = 9,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,109.74x = 19,465.18 × 9,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,109.74x = 176,608,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,608,356.75/14,109.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.77

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