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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,448.92, 19,938.85 and 9,074.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,448.92, 19,938.85 and 9,074.14 is: 12,521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,448.92 : 19,938.85 = 9,074.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,448.92/19,938.85 = 9,074.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,448.92x = 19,938.85 × 9,074.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,448.92x = 180,927,843.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,927,843.81/14,448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.90

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