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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,126.19, 19,496.70 and 9,648.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,126.19, 19,496.70 and 9,648.29 is: 13,316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,126.19 : 19,496.70 = 9,648.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,126.19/19,496.70 = 9,648.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,126.19x = 19,496.70 × 9,648.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,126.19x = 188,109,718.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,109,718.16/14,126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.38

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