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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.96, 19,534.26 and 9,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.96, 19,534.26 and 9,445.96 is: 13,029.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.96 : 19,534.26 = 9,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.96/19,534.26 = 9,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.96x = 19,534.26 × 9,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.96x = 184,519,838.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,519,838.59/14,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.26

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