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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,431.42, 19,916.31 and 9,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,431.42, 19,916.31 and 9,124.30 is: 12,592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,431.42 : 19,916.31 = 9,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,431.42/19,916.31 = 9,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,431.42x = 19,916.31 × 9,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,431.42x = 181,722,387.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,722,387.33/14,431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.13

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