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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,039.66, 19,359 and 9,566.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,039.66, 19,359 and 9,566.03 is: 13,190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,039.66 : 19,359 = 9,566.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,039.66/19,359 = 9,566.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,039.66x = 19,359 × 9,566.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,039.66x = 185,188,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,188,823.17/14,039.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.40

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