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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.30, 19,354.32 and 9,562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.30, 19,354.32 and 9,562.14 is: 13,175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.30 : 19,354.32 = 9,562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.30/19,354.32 = 9,562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.30x = 19,354.32 × 9,562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.30x = 185,068,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,068,717.44/14,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.62

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