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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,147.64, 19,529.72 and 9,549.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,147.64, 19,529.72 and 9,549.41 is: 13,182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,147.64 : 19,529.72 = 9,549.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,147.64/19,529.72 = 9,549.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,147.64x = 19,529.72 × 9,549.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,147.64x = 186,497,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,497,357.45/14,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.23

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