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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.76, 19,468.32 and 9,073.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.76, 19,468.32 and 9,073.92 is: 12,512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.76 : 19,468.32 = 9,073.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.76/19,468.32 = 9,073.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.76x = 19,468.32 × 9,073.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.76x = 176,653,978.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,653,978.21/14,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.89

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