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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.46, 19,601.53 and 9,175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.46, 19,601.53 and 9,175.08 is: 12,658.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.46 : 19,601.53 = 9,175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.46/19,601.53 = 9,175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.46x = 19,601.53 × 9,175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.46x = 179,845,560.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,845,560.00/14,207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.53

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