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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.32, 19,655.52 and 9,525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.32, 19,655.52 and 9,525.68 is: 13,149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.32 : 19,655.52 = 9,525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.32/19,655.52 = 9,525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.32x = 19,655.52 × 9,525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.32x = 187,232,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,232,193.75/14,238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,149.88

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