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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.50, 19,782.69 and 9,027.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.50, 19,782.69 and 9,027.09 is: 12,451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.50 : 19,782.69 = 9,027.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.50/19,782.69 = 9,027.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.50x = 19,782.69 × 9,027.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.50x = 178,580,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,580,123.07/14,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,451.98

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