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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,116.18, 19,471.46 and 9,086.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,116.18, 19,471.46 and 9,086.94 is: 12,534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116.18 : 19,471.46 = 9,086.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116.18/19,471.46 = 9,086.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116.18x = 19,471.46 × 9,086.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116.18x = 176,935,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,935,988.73/14,116.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.27

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