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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,467.43, 19,967.18 and 9,162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,467.43, 19,967.18 and 9,162.74 is: 12,645.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,467.43 : 19,967.18 = 9,162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,467.43/19,967.18 = 9,162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,467.43x = 19,967.18 × 9,162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,467.43x = 182,954,078.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,954,078.87/14,467.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.93

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