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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.82, 19,398.08 and 9,588.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.82, 19,398.08 and 9,588.65 is: 13,226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.82 : 19,398.08 = 9,588.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.82/19,398.08 = 9,588.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.82x = 19,398.08 × 9,588.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.82x = 186,001,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,001,326.77/14,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.46

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