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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.96, 19,382.78 and 9,583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.96, 19,382.78 and 9,583.32 is: 13,214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.96 : 19,382.78 = 9,583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.96/19,382.78 = 9,583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.96x = 19,382.78 × 9,583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.96x = 185,751,383.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,751,383.23/14,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,214.19

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