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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,126.61, 19,498.31 and 9,652.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,126.61, 19,498.31 and 9,652.17 is: 13,322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,126.61 : 19,498.31 = 9,652.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,126.61/19,498.31 = 9,652.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,126.61x = 19,498.31 × 9,652.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,126.61x = 188,200,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,200,954.57/14,126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.44

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