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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.74, 19,365.57 and 9,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.74, 19,365.57 and 9,571.20 is: 13,197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.74 : 19,365.57 = 9,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.74/19,365.57 = 9,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.74x = 19,365.57 × 9,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.74x = 185,351,743.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,351,743.58/14,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,197.24

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