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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,203.25, 19,579.99 and 9,941.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,203.25, 19,579.99 and 9,941.12 is: 13,704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,203.25 : 19,579.99 = 9,941.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,203.25/19,579.99 = 9,941.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,203.25x = 19,579.99 × 9,941.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,203.25x = 194,647,030.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,647,030.19/14,203.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.40

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