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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,057.83, 19,415.75 and 9,573.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,057.83, 19,415.75 and 9,573.79 is: 13,222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,057.83 : 19,415.75 = 9,573.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,057.83/19,415.75 = 9,573.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,057.83x = 19,415.75 × 9,573.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,057.83x = 185,882,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,882,313.19/14,057.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.69

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