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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,122.35, 19,481.54 and 9,583.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,122.35, 19,481.54 and 9,583.47 is: 13,220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,122.35 : 19,481.54 = 9,583.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,122.35/19,481.54 = 9,583.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,122.35x = 19,481.54 × 9,583.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,122.35x = 186,700,706.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,700,706.23/14,122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,220.23

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