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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,094.74, 19,428.08 and 9,555.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,094.74, 19,428.08 and 9,555.95 is: 13,171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,094.74 : 19,428.08 = 9,555.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,094.74/19,428.08 = 9,555.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,094.74x = 19,428.08 × 9,555.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,094.74x = 185,653,761.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,653,761.87/14,094.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.84

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