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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.04, 19,965.30 and 9,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.04, 19,965.30 and 9,158.72 is: 12,634.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.04 : 19,965.30 = 9,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.04/19,965.30 = 9,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.04x = 19,965.30 × 9,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.04x = 182,856,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,856,592.42/14,473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.29

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