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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152.96, 19,512.72 and 9,108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152.96, 19,512.72 and 9,108.16 is: 12,557.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152.96 : 19,512.72 = 9,108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152.96/19,512.72 = 9,108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152.96x = 19,512.72 × 9,108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152.96x = 177,724,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,724,975.80/14,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.44

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