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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,199.72, 19,574.60 and 9,094.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,199.72, 19,574.60 and 9,094.68 is: 12,537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,199.72 : 19,574.60 = 9,094.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,199.72/19,574.60 = 9,094.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,199.72x = 19,574.60 × 9,094.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,199.72x = 178,024,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,024,723.13/14,199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.20

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