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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,132.69, 19,505.82 and 9,352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,132.69, 19,505.82 and 9,352.73 is: 12,908.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,132.69 : 19,505.82 = 9,352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,132.69/19,505.82 = 9,352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,132.69x = 19,505.82 × 9,352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,132.69x = 182,432,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,432,570.36/14,132.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.56

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