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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,239.16, 19,626.54 and 9,521.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,239.16, 19,626.54 and 9,521.72 is: 13,124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,239.16 : 19,626.54 = 9,521.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,239.16/19,626.54 = 9,521.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,239.16x = 19,626.54 × 9,521.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,239.16x = 186,878,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,878,418.45/14,239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.26

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