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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,114, 19,477.80 and 9,154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,114, 19,477.80 and 9,154.64 is: 12,633.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,114 : 19,477.80 = 9,154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,114/19,477.80 = 9,154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,114x = 19,477.80 × 9,154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,114x = 178,312,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,312,246.99/14,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.71

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