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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.36, 19,796.72 and 9,035.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.36, 19,796.72 and 9,035.19 is: 12,472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.36 : 19,796.72 = 9,035.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.36/19,796.72 = 9,035.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.36x = 19,796.72 × 9,035.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.36x = 178,867,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,867,050.18/14,341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.11

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