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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,451.48, 19,946.34 and 9,153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,451.48, 19,946.34 and 9,153.54 is: 12,633.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,451.48 : 19,946.34 = 9,153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,451.48/19,946.34 = 9,153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,451.48x = 19,946.34 × 9,153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,451.48x = 182,579,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,579,621.04/14,451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.97

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