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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,381.18, 19,842.98 and 9,072.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,381.18, 19,842.98 and 9,072.92 is: 12,518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,381.18 : 19,842.98 = 9,072.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,381.18/19,842.98 = 9,072.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,381.18x = 19,842.98 × 9,072.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,381.18x = 180,033,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,033,770.10/14,381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,518.71

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