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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.99, 19,420.12 and 9,576.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.99, 19,420.12 and 9,576.97 is: 13,227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.99 : 19,420.12 = 9,576.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.99/19,420.12 = 9,576.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.99x = 19,420.12 × 9,576.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.99x = 185,985,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,985,870.06/14,060.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,227.08

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