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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.72, 19,473.98 and 9,337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.72, 19,473.98 and 9,337.77 is: 12,880.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.72 : 19,473.98 = 9,337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.72/19,473.98 = 9,337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.72x = 19,473.98 × 9,337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.72x = 181,843,499.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,843,499.54/14,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,880.52

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