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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,361.58, 19,805.61 and 9,320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,361.58, 19,805.61 and 9,320.41 is: 12,853.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,361.58 : 19,805.61 = 9,320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,361.58/19,805.61 = 9,320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,361.58x = 19,805.61 × 9,320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,361.58x = 184,596,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,596,405.50/14,361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.49

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