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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,130.48, 19,502.78 and 9,350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,130.48, 19,502.78 and 9,350.52 is: 12,905.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,130.48 : 19,502.78 = 9,350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,130.48/19,502.78 = 9,350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,130.48x = 19,502.78 × 9,350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,130.48x = 182,361,087.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,361,087.69/14,130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,905.51

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