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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,126.73, 19,502.15 and 9,953.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,126.73, 19,502.15 and 9,953.61 is: 13,741.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,126.73 : 19,502.15 = 9,953.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,126.73/19,502.15 = 9,953.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,126.73x = 19,502.15 × 9,953.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,126.73x = 194,116,745.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,116,745.49/14,126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,741.10

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