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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,451.19, 19,939.93 and 9,142.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,451.19, 19,939.93 and 9,142.27 is: 12,614.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,451.19 : 19,939.93 = 9,142.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,451.19/19,939.93 = 9,142.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,451.19x = 19,939.93 × 9,142.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,451.19x = 182,296,223.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,296,223.84/14,451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.62

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