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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,428.02, 19,905.96 and 9,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,428.02, 19,905.96 and 9,055.20 is: 12,493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,428.02 : 19,905.96 = 9,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,428.02/19,905.96 = 9,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,428.02x = 19,905.96 × 9,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,428.02x = 180,252,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,252,448.99/14,428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.22

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