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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,174.64, 19,567.71 and 9,462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,174.64, 19,567.71 and 9,462.06 is: 13,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,174.64 : 19,567.71 = 9,462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,174.64/19,567.71 = 9,462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,174.64x = 19,567.71 × 9,462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,174.64x = 185,150,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,150,846.08/14,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.12

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