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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.27, 19,347.42 and 9,557.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.27, 19,347.42 and 9,557.11 is: 13,168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.27 : 19,347.42 = 9,557.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.27/19,347.42 = 9,557.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.27x = 19,347.42 × 9,557.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.27x = 184,905,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,905,421.16/14,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.71

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