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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.16, 19,472.86 and 9,087.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.16, 19,472.86 and 9,087.92 is: 12,535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.16 : 19,472.86 = 9,087.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.16/19,472.86 = 9,087.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.16x = 19,472.86 × 9,087.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.16x = 176,967,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,967,793.85/14,117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.65

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