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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,458.60, 19,954.15 and 9,084.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,458.60, 19,954.15 and 9,084.76 is: 12,537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,458.60 : 19,954.15 = 9,084.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,458.60/19,954.15 = 9,084.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,458.60x = 19,954.15 × 9,084.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,458.60x = 181,278,563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,278,563.98/14,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.77

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