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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,394.33, 19,873.98 and 9,018.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,394.33, 19,873.98 and 9,018.99 is: 12,452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,394.33 : 19,873.98 = 9,018.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,394.33/19,873.98 = 9,018.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,394.33x = 19,873.98 × 9,018.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,394.33x = 179,243,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,243,226.88/14,394.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,452.35

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