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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.67, 19,532.53 and 9,551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.67, 19,532.53 and 9,551.44 is: 13,185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.67 : 19,532.53 = 9,551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.67/19,532.53 = 9,551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.67x = 19,532.53 × 9,551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.67x = 186,563,788.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,563,788.34/14,149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.03

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