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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,118.76, 19,492.86 and 9,084.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,118.76, 19,492.86 and 9,084.88 is: 12,542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,118.76 : 19,492.86 = 9,084.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,118.76/19,492.86 = 9,084.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,118.76x = 19,492.86 × 9,084.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,118.76x = 177,090,293.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,090,293.96/14,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.91

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