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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.12, 19,551.68 and 9,691.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.12, 19,551.68 and 9,691.70 is: 13,374.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.12 : 19,551.68 = 9,691.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.12/19,551.68 = 9,691.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.12x = 19,551.68 × 9,691.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.12x = 189,489,017.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,489,017.16/14,168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,374.33

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