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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,148, 19,525.40 and 9,122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,148, 19,525.40 and 9,122.68 is: 12,590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,148 : 19,525.40 = 9,122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,148/19,525.40 = 9,122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,148x = 19,525.40 × 9,122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,148x = 178,123,976.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,123,976.07/14,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.05

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