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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,168.70, 19,538.36 and 9,560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,168.70, 19,538.36 and 9,560.52 is: 13,183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,168.70 : 19,538.36 = 9,560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,168.70/19,538.36 = 9,560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,168.70x = 19,538.36 × 9,560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,168.70x = 186,796,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,796,833.74/14,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.77

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