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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,476.47, 19,979.67 and 9,171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,476.47, 19,979.67 and 9,171.78 is: 12,658.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,476.47 : 19,979.67 = 9,171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,476.47/19,979.67 = 9,171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,476.47x = 19,979.67 × 9,171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,476.47x = 183,249,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,249,037.81/14,476.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.41

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