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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,435.82, 19,913.85 and 9,121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,435.82, 19,913.85 and 9,121.41 is: 12,582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,435.82 : 19,913.85 = 9,121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,435.82/19,913.85 = 9,121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,435.82x = 19,913.85 × 9,121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,435.82x = 181,642,390.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,642,390.53/14,435.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,582.76

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