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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,417.76, 19,899.36 and 9,109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,417.76, 19,899.36 and 9,109.92 is: 12,573.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,417.76 : 19,899.36 = 9,109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,417.76/19,899.36 = 9,109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,417.76x = 19,899.36 × 9,109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,417.76x = 181,281,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,281,577.65/14,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.49

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