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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,472.46, 19,969.27 and 9,169.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,472.46, 19,969.27 and 9,169.03 is: 12,651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,472.46 : 19,969.27 = 9,169.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,472.46/19,969.27 = 9,169.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,472.46x = 19,969.27 × 9,169.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,472.46x = 183,098,835.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,098,835.71/14,472.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.54

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