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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,196.22, 19,571.70 and 9,941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,196.22, 19,571.70 and 9,941.56 is: 13,705.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,196.22 : 19,571.70 = 9,941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,196.22/19,571.70 = 9,941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,196.22x = 19,571.70 × 9,941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,196.22x = 194,573,229.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,573,229.85/14,196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.99

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