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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,457.06, 19,946.73 and 9,154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,457.06, 19,946.73 and 9,154.14 is: 12,630.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,457.06 : 19,946.73 = 9,154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,457.06/19,946.73 = 9,154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,457.06x = 19,946.73 × 9,154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,457.06x = 182,595,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,595,158.96/14,457.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.17

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