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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,474.26, 19,971.32 and 9,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,474.26, 19,971.32 and 9,166 is: 12,647.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,474.26 : 19,971.32 = 9,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,474.26/19,971.32 = 9,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,474.26x = 19,971.32 × 9,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,474.26x = 183,057,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,057,119.12/14,474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.08

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