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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.27, 19,348.80 and 9,558.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.27, 19,348.80 and 9,558.11 is: 13,170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.27 : 19,348.80 = 9,558.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.27/19,348.80 = 9,558.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.27x = 19,348.80 × 9,558.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.27x = 184,937,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,937,958.77/14,042.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.09

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