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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,113.78, 19,468.22 and 9,084.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,113.78, 19,468.22 and 9,084.56 is: 12,531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,113.78 : 19,468.22 = 9,084.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,113.78/19,468.22 = 9,084.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,113.78x = 19,468.22 × 9,084.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,113.78x = 176,860,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,860,069.92/14,113.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.02

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