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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,128.16, 19,488 and 9,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,128.16, 19,488 and 9,098.96 is: 12,550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,128.16 : 19,488 = 9,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,128.16/19,488 = 9,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,128.16x = 19,488 × 9,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,128.16x = 177,320,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,320,532.48/14,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.86

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