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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,175.28, 19,561.26 and 9,458.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,175.28, 19,561.26 and 9,458.92 is: 13,052.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,175.28 : 19,561.26 = 9,458.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,175.28/19,561.26 = 9,458.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,175.28x = 19,561.26 × 9,458.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,175.28x = 185,028,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,028,393.44/14,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.89

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