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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.40, 19,696.08 and 9,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.40, 19,696.08 and 9,174.40 is: 12,659.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.40 : 19,696.08 = 9,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.40/19,696.08 = 9,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.40x = 19,696.08 × 9,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.40x = 180,699,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,699,716.35/14,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659.01

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