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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,429.04, 19,898.88 and 9,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,429.04, 19,898.88 and 9,114.60 is: 12,569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,429.04 : 19,898.88 = 9,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,429.04/19,898.88 = 9,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,429.04x = 19,898.88 × 9,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,429.04x = 181,370,331.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,370,331.65/14,429.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.81

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