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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.80, 19,505.41 and 9,901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.80, 19,505.41 and 9,901.91 is: 13,641.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.80 : 19,505.41 = 9,901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.80/19,505.41 = 9,901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.80x = 19,505.41 × 9,901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.80x = 193,140,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,140,838.34/14,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,641.05

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