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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.16, 19,534.39 and 9,373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.16, 19,534.39 and 9,373.17 is: 12,940.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.16 : 19,534.39 = 9,373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.16/19,534.39 = 9,373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.16x = 19,534.39 × 9,373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.16x = 183,099,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,099,158.32/14,149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.64

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