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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.89, 19,570.82 and 9,464.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.89, 19,570.82 and 9,464.31 is: 13,065.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.89 : 19,570.82 = 9,464.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.89/19,570.82 = 9,464.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.89x = 19,570.82 × 9,464.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.89x = 185,224,260.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,224,260.11/14,176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.23

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