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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.34, 19,529.08 and 9,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.34, 19,529.08 and 9,373.70 is: 12,926.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.34 : 19,529.08 = 9,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.34/19,529.08 = 9,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.34x = 19,529.08 × 9,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.34x = 183,059,616.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,059,616.12/14,161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.72

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