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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,177.97, 19,554.62 and 9,143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,177.97, 19,554.62 and 9,143.01 is: 12,610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,177.97 : 19,554.62 = 9,143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,177.97/19,554.62 = 9,143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,177.97x = 19,554.62 × 9,143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,177.97x = 178,788,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,788,040.49/14,177.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,610.27

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