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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.39, 19,817.91 and 9,060.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.39, 19,817.91 and 9,060.45 is: 12,505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.39 : 19,817.91 = 9,060.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.39/19,817.91 = 9,060.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.39x = 19,817.91 × 9,060.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.39x = 179,559,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,559,182.66/14,358.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.52

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