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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,459.73, 19,956.57 and 9,155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,459.73, 19,956.57 and 9,155.04 is: 12,635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,459.73 : 19,956.57 = 9,155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,459.73/19,956.57 = 9,155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,459.73x = 19,956.57 × 9,155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,459.73x = 182,703,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,703,087.44/14,459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.31

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