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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,143.95, 19,510.56 and 9,029.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,143.95, 19,510.56 and 9,029.79 is: 12,455.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,143.95 : 19,510.56 = 9,029.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,143.95/19,510.56 = 9,029.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,143.95x = 19,510.56 × 9,029.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,143.95x = 176,176,259.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,176,259.58/14,143.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,455.94

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