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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.46, 19,559.22 and 9,649.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.46, 19,559.22 and 9,649.94 is: 13,311.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.46 : 19,559.22 = 9,649.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.46/19,559.22 = 9,649.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.46x = 19,559.22 × 9,649.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.46x = 188,745,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,745,299.45/14,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,311.18

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