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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.36, 19,543.98 and 9,440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.36, 19,543.98 and 9,440.92 is: 13,032.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.36 : 19,543.98 = 9,440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.36/19,543.98 = 9,440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.36x = 19,543.98 × 9,440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.36x = 184,513,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,513,151.66/14,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.10

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