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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,116.36, 19,471.72 and 9,087.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,116.36, 19,471.72 and 9,087.12 is: 12,534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116.36 : 19,471.72 = 9,087.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116.36/19,471.72 = 9,087.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116.36x = 19,471.72 × 9,087.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116.36x = 176,941,856.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,941,856.25/14,116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.52

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