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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.28, 19,836.48 and 9,078.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.28, 19,836.48 and 9,078.36 is: 12,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.28 : 19,836.48 = 9,078.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.28/19,836.48 = 9,078.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.28x = 19,836.48 × 9,078.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.28x = 180,082,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,082,706.57/14,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.38

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