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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,472.18, 19,972.94 and 9,095.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,472.18, 19,972.94 and 9,095.49 is: 12,552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,472.18 : 19,972.94 = 9,095.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,472.18/19,972.94 = 9,095.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,472.18x = 19,972.94 × 9,095.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,472.18x = 181,663,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,663,630.56/14,472.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.61

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