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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,180.48, 19,551.36 and 9,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,180.48, 19,551.36 and 9,136 is: 12,596.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,180.48 : 19,551.36 = 9,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,180.48/19,551.36 = 9,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,180.48x = 19,551.36 × 9,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,180.48x = 178,621,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,621,224.96/14,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.27

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