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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,043.49, 19,387.81 and 9,573.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,043.49, 19,387.81 and 9,573.81 is: 13,217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,043.49 : 19,387.81 = 9,573.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,043.49/19,387.81 = 9,573.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,043.49x = 19,387.81 × 9,573.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,043.49x = 185,615,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,615,203.72/14,043.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,217.17

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