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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.48, 19,479.92 and 9,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.48, 19,479.92 and 9,016.16 is: 12,432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.48 : 19,479.92 = 9,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.48/19,479.92 = 9,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.48x = 19,479.92 × 9,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.48x = 175,633,933.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,633,933.03/14,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.08

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