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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,153.18, 19,515.31 and 9,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,153.18, 19,515.31 and 9,041.92 is: 12,467.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,153.18 : 19,515.31 = 9,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,153.18/19,515.31 = 9,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,153.18x = 19,515.31 × 9,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,153.18x = 176,455,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,455,800.40/14,153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.58

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