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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,183.26, 19,558.38 and 9,401.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,183.26, 19,558.38 and 9,401.54 is: 12,964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,183.26 : 19,558.38 = 9,401.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,183.26/19,558.38 = 9,401.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,183.26x = 19,558.38 × 9,401.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,183.26x = 183,878,829.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,878,829.37/14,183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,964.50

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