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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,118.72, 19,475.35 and 9,338.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,118.72, 19,475.35 and 9,338.77 is: 12,881.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,118.72 : 19,475.35 = 9,338.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,118.72/19,475.35 = 9,338.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,118.72x = 19,475.35 × 9,338.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,118.72x = 181,875,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,875,814.32/14,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,881.89

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