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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,391.98, 19,873.45 and 9,023.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,391.98, 19,873.45 and 9,023.65 is: 12,460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,391.98 : 19,873.45 = 9,023.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,391.98/19,873.45 = 9,023.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,391.98x = 19,873.45 × 9,023.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,391.98x = 179,331,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,331,130.48/14,391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.49

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