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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.90, 19,535.21 and 9,123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.90, 19,535.21 and 9,123.72 is: 12,587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.90 : 19,535.21 = 9,123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.90/19,535.21 = 9,123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.90x = 19,535.21 × 9,123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.90x = 178,233,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,233,786.18/14,159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,587.22

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