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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,352.36, 19,802.34 and 9,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,352.36, 19,802.34 and 9,044.52 is: 12,478.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,352.36 : 19,802.34 = 9,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,352.36/19,802.34 = 9,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,352.36x = 19,802.34 × 9,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,352.36x = 179,102,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,102,660.18/14,352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,478.97

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