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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,111.24, 19,478.54 and 9,631.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,111.24, 19,478.54 and 9,631.78 is: 13,295.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,111.24 : 19,478.54 = 9,631.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,111.24/19,478.54 = 9,631.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,111.24x = 19,478.54 × 9,631.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,111.24x = 187,612,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,612,987.38/14,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,295.29

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