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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.32, 19,604.93 and 9,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.32, 19,604.93 and 9,173.76 is: 12,657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.32 : 19,604.93 = 9,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.32/19,604.93 = 9,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.32x = 19,604.93 × 9,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.32x = 179,850,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,850,876.77/14,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,657.25

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