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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,312.80, 19,751.56 and 9,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,312.80, 19,751.56 and 9,014.60 is: 12,440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312.80 : 19,751.56 = 9,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312.80/19,751.56 = 9,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312.80x = 19,751.56 × 9,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312.80x = 178,052,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,052,412.78/14,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.08

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