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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,166.18, 19,562.37 and 9,139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,166.18, 19,562.37 and 9,139.12 is: 12,620.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,166.18 : 19,562.37 = 9,139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,166.18/19,562.37 = 9,139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,166.18x = 19,562.37 × 9,139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,166.18x = 178,782,846.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,782,846.91/14,166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,620.40

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