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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,147.64, 19,515.36 and 9,669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,147.64, 19,515.36 and 9,669.12 is: 13,337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,147.64 : 19,515.36 = 9,669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,147.64/19,515.36 = 9,669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,147.64x = 19,515.36 × 9,669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,147.64x = 188,696,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,696,357.68/14,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.66

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