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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.73, 19,529.33 and 9,369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.73, 19,529.33 and 9,369.77 is: 12,932.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.73 : 19,529.33 = 9,369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.73/19,529.33 = 9,369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.73x = 19,529.33 × 9,369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.73x = 182,985,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,985,283.51/14,149.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.07

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