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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.24, 19,367.64 and 9,572.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.24, 19,367.64 and 9,572.70 is: 13,199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.24 : 19,367.64 = 9,572.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.24/19,367.64 = 9,572.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.24x = 19,367.64 × 9,572.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.24x = 185,400,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,400,607.43/14,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,199.31

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