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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.83, 19,414.37 and 9,572.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.83, 19,414.37 and 9,572.79 is: 13,221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.83 : 19,414.37 = 9,572.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.83/19,414.37 = 9,572.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.83x = 19,414.37 × 9,572.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.83x = 185,849,639.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,849,639.13/14,056.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.31

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