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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.44, 20,951.88 and 9,583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.44, 20,951.88 and 9,583.12 is: 14,381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.44 : 20,951.88 = 9,583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.44/20,951.88 = 9,583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.44x = 20,951.88 × 9,583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.44x = 200,784,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,784,380.27/13,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,381.35

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