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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,412.08, 19,897.92 and 9,041.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,412.08, 19,897.92 and 9,041.88 is: 12,483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,412.08 : 19,897.92 = 9,041.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,412.08/19,897.92 = 9,041.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,412.08x = 19,897.92 × 9,041.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,412.08x = 179,914,586.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,914,586.65/14,412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,483.59

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