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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,479.12, 19,977.48 and 9,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,479.12, 19,977.48 and 9,102.40 is: 12,558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,479.12 : 19,977.48 = 9,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,479.12/19,977.48 = 9,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,479.12x = 19,977.48 × 9,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,479.12x = 181,843,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,843,013.95/14,479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.98

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