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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,063.44, 19,423.48 and 9,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,063.44, 19,423.48 and 9,579.40 is: 13,230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,063.44 : 19,423.48 = 9,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,063.44/19,423.48 = 9,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,063.44x = 19,423.48 × 9,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,063.44x = 186,065,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,065,284.31/14,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.42

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