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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,380.02, 19,854.45 and 9,004.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,380.02, 19,854.45 and 9,004.59 is: 12,432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,380.02 : 19,854.45 = 9,004.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,380.02/19,854.45 = 9,004.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,380.02x = 19,854.45 × 9,004.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,380.02x = 178,781,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,781,181.93/14,380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.61

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