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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.93, 19,414.52 and 9,572.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.93, 19,414.52 and 9,572.91 is: 13,221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.93 : 19,414.52 = 9,572.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.93/19,414.52 = 9,572.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.93x = 19,414.52 × 9,572.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.93x = 185,853,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,853,452.65/14,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.48

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