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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,952.64, 19,247.49 and 9,171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,952.64, 19,247.49 and 9,171.93 is: 12,652.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,952.64 : 19,247.49 = 9,171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,952.64/19,247.49 = 9,171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,952.64x = 19,247.49 × 9,171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,952.64x = 176,536,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,536,630.96/13,952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.56

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