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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,165.35, 19,549.15 and 9,376.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,165.35, 19,549.15 and 9,376.97 is: 12,940.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,165.35 : 19,549.15 = 9,376.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,165.35/19,549.15 = 9,376.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,165.35x = 19,549.15 × 9,376.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,165.35x = 183,311,671.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,311,671.89/14,165.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.85

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