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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,382.74, 19,857.94 and 9,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,382.74, 19,857.94 and 9,007.34 is: 12,436.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382.74 : 19,857.94 = 9,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382.74/19,857.94 = 9,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382.74x = 19,857.94 × 9,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382.74x = 178,867,095.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,867,095.47/14,382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.23

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