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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.36, 19,546.74 and 9,442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.36, 19,546.74 and 9,442.92 is: 13,034.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.36 : 19,546.74 = 9,442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.36/19,546.74 = 9,442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.36x = 19,546.74 × 9,442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.36x = 184,578,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,578,302.08/14,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.86

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