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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,212.02, 19,623.03 and 9,179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,212.02, 19,623.03 and 9,179.19 is: 12,674.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,212.02 : 19,623.03 = 9,179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,212.02/19,623.03 = 9,179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,212.02x = 19,623.03 × 9,179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,212.02x = 180,123,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,123,520.75/14,212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.03

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