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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,191.18, 19,588.37 and 9,155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,191.18, 19,588.37 and 9,155.54 is: 12,637.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,191.18 : 19,588.37 = 9,155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,191.18/19,588.37 = 9,155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,191.18x = 19,588.37 × 9,155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,191.18x = 179,342,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,342,059.29/14,191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,637.58

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