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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.24, 19,523.76 and 9,431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.24, 19,523.76 and 9,431.36 is: 13,012.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.24 : 19,523.76 = 9,431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.24/19,523.76 = 9,431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.24x = 19,523.76 × 9,431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.24x = 184,135,609.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,135,609.11/14,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.90

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