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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,470.41, 19,956.27 and 9,093.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,470.41, 19,956.27 and 9,093.42 is: 12,540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,470.41 : 19,956.27 = 9,093.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,470.41/19,956.27 = 9,093.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,470.41x = 19,956.27 × 9,093.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,470.41x = 181,470,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,470,744.74/14,470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.82

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