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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.85, 19,336.07 and 9,535.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,012.85, 19,336.07 and 9,535.17 is: 13,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,012.85 : 19,336.07 = 9,535.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,012.85/19,336.07 = 9,535.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,012.85x = 19,336.07 × 9,535.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,012.85x = 184,372,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,372,714.58/14,012.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,157.40

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