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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,245.50, 19,658.79 and 9,541.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,245.50, 19,658.79 and 9,541.02 is: 13,166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,245.50 : 19,658.79 = 9,541.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,245.50/19,658.79 = 9,541.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,245.50x = 19,658.79 × 9,541.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,245.50x = 187,564,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,564,908.57/14,245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.61

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