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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,038.54, 19,376.21 and 9,572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,038.54, 19,376.21 and 9,572.94 is: 13,212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,038.54 : 19,376.21 = 9,572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,038.54/19,376.21 = 9,572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,038.54x = 19,376.21 × 9,572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,038.54x = 185,487,319.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,487,319.69/14,038.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,212.72

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