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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.51, 19,345.21 and 9,550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.51, 19,345.21 and 9,550.27 is: 13,173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.51 : 19,345.21 = 9,550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.51/19,345.21 = 9,550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.51x = 19,345.21 × 9,550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.51x = 184,751,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,751,881.98/14,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,173.50

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