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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,155.34, 19,547.52 and 9,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,155.34, 19,547.52 and 9,131.36 is: 12,609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,155.34 : 19,547.52 = 9,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,155.34/19,547.52 = 9,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,155.34x = 19,547.52 × 9,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,155.34x = 178,495,442.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,495,442.23/14,155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,609.76

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