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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.70, 19,650.12 and 9,525.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.70, 19,650.12 and 9,525.98 is: 13,150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.70 : 19,650.12 = 9,525.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.70/19,650.12 = 9,525.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.70x = 19,650.12 × 9,525.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.70x = 187,186,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,186,650.12/14,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,150.95

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