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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,211.72, 19,593.09 and 9,957.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,211.72, 19,593.09 and 9,957.06 is: 13,727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211.72 : 19,593.09 = 9,957.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211.72/19,593.09 = 9,957.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211.72x = 19,593.09 × 9,957.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211.72x = 195,089,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,089,572.72/14,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,727.37

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