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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,321.94, 19,759.32 and 9,014.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,321.94, 19,759.32 and 9,014.82 is: 12,437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,321.94 : 19,759.32 = 9,014.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,321.94/19,759.32 = 9,014.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,321.94x = 19,759.32 × 9,014.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,321.94x = 178,126,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,126,713.12/14,321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.33

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