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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.32, 19,563.66 and 9,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.32, 19,563.66 and 9,695.40 is: 13,382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.32 : 19,563.66 = 9,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.32/19,563.66 = 9,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.32x = 19,563.66 × 9,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.32x = 189,677,509.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,677,509.16/14,173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,382.72

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