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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,447.54, 19,937.45 and 9,146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,447.54, 19,937.45 and 9,146.70 is: 12,622.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,447.54 : 19,937.45 = 9,146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,447.54/19,937.45 = 9,146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,447.54x = 19,937.45 × 9,146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,447.54x = 182,361,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,361,828.18/14,447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,622.35

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