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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.88, 19,563.12 and 9,479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.88, 19,563.12 and 9,479.84 is: 13,087.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.88 : 19,563.12 = 9,479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.88/19,563.12 = 9,479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.88x = 19,563.12 × 9,479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.88x = 185,455,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,455,247.50/14,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,087.07

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