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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.48, 19,667.43 and 9,145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.48, 19,667.43 and 9,145.91 is: 12,615.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.48 : 19,667.43 = 9,145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.48/19,667.43 = 9,145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.48x = 19,667.43 × 9,145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.48x = 179,876,480.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,876,480.67/14,258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,615.40

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