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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,428.24, 19,902.92 and 9,121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,428.24, 19,902.92 and 9,121.04 is: 12,581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,428.24 : 19,902.92 = 9,121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,428.24/19,902.92 = 9,121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,428.24x = 19,902.92 × 9,121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,428.24x = 181,535,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,535,329.44/14,428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,581.95

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