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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.28, 19,804.86 and 9,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.28, 19,804.86 and 9,041.06 is: 12,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.28 : 19,804.86 = 9,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.28/19,804.86 = 9,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.28x = 19,804.86 × 9,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.28x = 179,056,927.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,056,927.55/14,347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.20

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