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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,408.76, 19,887.18 and 9,100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,408.76, 19,887.18 and 9,100.20 is: 12,560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,408.76 : 19,887.18 = 9,100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,408.76/19,887.18 = 9,100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,408.76x = 19,887.18 × 9,100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,408.76x = 180,977,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,977,315.44/14,408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.23

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