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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,443.27, 19,921.05 and 9,132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,443.27, 19,921.05 and 9,132.94 is: 12,596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,443.27 : 19,921.05 = 9,132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,443.27/19,921.05 = 9,132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,443.27x = 19,921.05 × 9,132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,443.27x = 181,937,754.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,937,754.39/14,443.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.71

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