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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,123.76, 19,499.76 and 9,089.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,123.76, 19,499.76 and 9,089.88 is: 12,549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,123.76 : 19,499.76 = 9,089.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,123.76/19,499.76 = 9,089.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,123.76x = 19,499.76 × 9,089.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,123.76x = 177,250,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,250,478.43/14,123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.81

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