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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,153.64, 19,526.58 and 9,117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,153.64, 19,526.58 and 9,117.47 is: 12,578.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,153.64 : 19,526.58 = 9,117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,153.64/19,526.58 = 9,117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,153.64x = 19,526.58 × 9,117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,153.64x = 178,032,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,032,909.72/14,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,578.60

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