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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,471.46, 19,967.90 and 9,168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,471.46, 19,967.90 and 9,168.03 is: 12,650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,471.46 : 19,967.90 = 9,168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,471.46/19,967.90 = 9,168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,471.46x = 19,967.90 × 9,168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,471.46x = 183,066,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,066,260.40/14,471.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.16

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