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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,112, 19,456.88 and 9,067.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,112, 19,456.88 and 9,067.36 is: 12,501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,112 : 19,456.88 = 9,067.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,112/19,456.88 = 9,067.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,112x = 19,456.88 × 9,067.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,112x = 176,422,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,422,535.44/14,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.60

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