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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,448.33, 19,930.10 and 9,133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,448.33, 19,930.10 and 9,133.92 is: 12,599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,448.33 : 19,930.10 = 9,133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,448.33/19,930.10 = 9,133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,448.33x = 19,930.10 × 9,133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,448.33x = 182,039,893.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,039,893.32/14,448.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,599.37

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