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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.51, 19,876.19 and 9,365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.51, 19,876.19 and 9,365.32 is: 12,917.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.51 : 19,876.19 = 9,365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.51/19,876.19 = 9,365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.51x = 19,876.19 × 9,365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.51x = 186,146,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,146,857.75/14,410.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,917.44

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