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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,153.74, 19,528.59 and 9,434.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,153.74, 19,528.59 and 9,434.86 is: 13,017.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,153.74 : 19,528.59 = 9,434.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,153.74/19,528.59 = 9,434.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,153.74x = 19,528.59 × 9,434.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,153.74x = 184,249,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,249,512.65/14,153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,017.73

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