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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.77, 19,348.11 and 9,557.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.77, 19,348.11 and 9,557.61 is: 13,169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.77 : 19,348.11 = 9,557.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.77/19,348.11 = 9,557.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.77x = 19,348.11 × 9,557.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.77x = 184,921,689.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,921,689.62/14,041.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,169.40

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