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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.26, 19,397.16 and 9,580.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.26, 19,397.16 and 9,580.59 is: 13,226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.26 : 19,397.16 = 9,580.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.26/19,397.16 = 9,580.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.26x = 19,397.16 × 9,580.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.26x = 185,836,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,836,237.12/14,050.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.53

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