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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,315.56, 19,757.98 and 9,012.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,315.56, 19,757.98 and 9,012.08 is: 12,438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,315.56 : 19,757.98 = 9,012.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,315.56/19,757.98 = 9,012.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,315.56x = 19,757.98 × 9,012.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,315.56x = 178,060,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,060,496.40/14,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.25

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