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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,134.74, 19,499.55 and 9,097.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,134.74, 19,499.55 and 9,097.15 is: 12,549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,134.74 : 19,499.55 = 9,097.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,134.74/19,499.55 = 9,097.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,134.74x = 19,499.55 × 9,097.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,134.74x = 177,390,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,390,248.42/14,134.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.95

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