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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,443.77, 19,921.74 and 9,133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,443.77, 19,921.74 and 9,133.44 is: 12,597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,443.77 : 19,921.74 = 9,133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,443.77/19,921.74 = 9,133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,443.77x = 19,921.74 × 9,133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,443.77x = 181,954,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,954,016.99/14,443.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,597.40

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