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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.42, 19,533.56 and 9,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.42, 19,533.56 and 9,552.20 is: 13,186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.42 : 19,533.56 = 9,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.42/19,533.56 = 9,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.42x = 19,533.56 × 9,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.42x = 186,588,471.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,588,471.83/14,150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.07

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