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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,444.28, 19,941.70 and 9,143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,444.28, 19,941.70 and 9,143.64 is: 12,623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,444.28 : 19,941.70 = 9,143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,444.28/19,941.70 = 9,143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,444.28x = 19,941.70 × 9,143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,444.28x = 182,339,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,339,725.79/14,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,623.66

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