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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.14, 19,673.45 and 9,479.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.14, 19,673.45 and 9,479.03 is: 13,085.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.14 : 19,673.45 = 9,479.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.14/19,673.45 = 9,479.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.14x = 19,673.45 × 9,479.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.14x = 186,485,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,485,112.54/14,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.63

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