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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,370.55, 19,835.28 and 9,334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,370.55, 19,835.28 and 9,334.51 is: 12,884.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,370.55 : 19,835.28 = 9,334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,370.55/19,835.28 = 9,334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,370.55x = 19,835.28 × 9,334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,370.55x = 185,152,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,152,569.92/14,370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,884.17

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