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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,432.42, 19,917.69 and 9,125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,432.42, 19,917.69 and 9,125.30 is: 12,593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,432.42 : 19,917.69 = 9,125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,432.42/19,917.69 = 9,125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,432.42x = 19,917.69 × 9,125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,432.42x = 181,754,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,754,896.56/14,432.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.51

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