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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,491.46, 19,991.15 and 9,120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,491.46, 19,991.15 and 9,120.55 is: 12,581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,491.46 : 19,991.15 = 9,120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,491.46/19,991.15 = 9,120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,491.46x = 19,991.15 × 9,120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,491.46x = 182,330,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,330,310.54/14,491.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,581.92

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