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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,321.54, 19,756.50 and 9,006.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,321.54, 19,756.50 and 9,006.32 is: 12,424.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,321.54 : 19,756.50 = 9,006.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,321.54/19,756.50 = 9,006.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,321.54x = 19,756.50 × 9,006.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,321.54x = 177,933,361.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,933,361.08/14,321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.18

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