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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.04, 19,542.66 and 9,971.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.04, 19,542.66 and 9,971.24 is: 13,746.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.04 : 19,542.66 = 9,971.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.04/19,542.66 = 9,971.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.04x = 19,542.66 × 9,971.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.04x = 194,864,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,864,553.10/14,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.05

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