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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,109.75, 19,465.92 and 9,073.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,109.75, 19,465.92 and 9,073.17 is: 12,517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,109.75 : 19,465.92 = 9,073.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,109.75/19,465.92 = 9,073.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,109.75x = 19,465.92 × 9,073.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,109.75x = 176,617,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,617,601.37/14,109.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,517.42

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