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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,452.63, 19,940.58 and 9,075.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,452.63, 19,940.58 and 9,075.65 is: 12,521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,452.63 : 19,940.58 = 9,075.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,452.63/19,940.58 = 9,075.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,452.63x = 19,940.58 × 9,075.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,452.63x = 180,973,625.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,973,625.17/14,452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.85

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