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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,468.04, 19,958.40 and 9,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,468.04, 19,958.40 and 9,153.72 is: 12,627.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,468.04 : 19,958.40 = 9,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,468.04/19,958.40 = 9,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,468.04x = 19,958.40 × 9,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,468.04x = 182,693,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,693,605.25/14,468.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.39

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