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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,441.59, 19,928.78 and 9,066.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,441.59, 19,928.78 and 9,066.84 is: 12,511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,441.59 : 19,928.78 = 9,066.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,441.59/19,928.78 = 9,066.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,441.59x = 19,928.78 × 9,066.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,441.59x = 180,691,024.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,691,024.59/14,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.85

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