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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,383.68, 19,847.16 and 9,081.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,383.68, 19,847.16 and 9,081.36 is: 12,530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,383.68 : 19,847.16 = 9,081.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,383.68/19,847.16 = 9,081.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,383.68x = 19,847.16 × 9,081.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,383.68x = 180,239,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,239,204.94/14,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.81

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