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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.88, 19,545.24 and 9,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.88, 19,545.24 and 9,184.24 is: 12,676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.88 : 19,545.24 = 9,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.88/19,545.24 = 9,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.88x = 19,545.24 × 9,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.88x = 179,508,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,508,175.02/14,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.34

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