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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,063.25, 19,423.23 and 9,579.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,063.25, 19,423.23 and 9,579.23 is: 13,230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,063.25 : 19,423.23 = 9,579.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,063.25/19,423.23 = 9,579.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,063.25x = 19,423.23 × 9,579.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,063.25x = 186,059,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,059,490.40/14,063.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.19

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