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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,083.89, 19,451.73 and 9,599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,083.89, 19,451.73 and 9,599.94 is: 13,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,083.89 : 19,451.73 = 9,599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,083.89/19,451.73 = 9,599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,083.89x = 19,451.73 × 9,599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,083.89x = 186,735,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,735,440.90/14,083.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.80

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