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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,171.19, 19,558.95 and 9,382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,171.19, 19,558.95 and 9,382.69 is: 12,949.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,171.19 : 19,558.95 = 9,382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,171.19/19,558.95 = 9,382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,171.19x = 19,558.95 × 9,382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,171.19x = 183,515,564.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,515,564.58/14,171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,949.91

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