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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.14, 19,662.29 and 9,458.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.14, 19,662.29 and 9,458.62 is: 13,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.14 : 19,662.29 = 9,458.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.14/19,662.29 = 9,458.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.14x = 19,662.29 × 9,458.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.14x = 185,978,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,978,103.93/14,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.72

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