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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.42, 19,510.80 and 9,111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.42, 19,510.80 and 9,111.06 is: 12,566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.42 : 19,510.80 = 9,111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.42/19,510.80 = 9,111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.42x = 19,510.80 × 9,111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.42x = 177,764,069.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,764,069.45/14,146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.01

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