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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.27, 19,557.97 and 9,132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.27, 19,557.97 and 9,132.77 is: 12,606.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.27 : 19,557.97 = 9,132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.27/19,557.97 = 9,132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.27x = 19,557.97 × 9,132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.27x = 178,618,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,618,321.06/14,168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,606.93

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