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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.16, 19,668.83 and 9,541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.16, 19,668.83 and 9,541.53 is: 13,162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.16 : 19,668.83 = 9,541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.16/19,668.83 = 9,541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.16x = 19,668.83 × 9,541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.16x = 187,670,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,670,683.80/14,258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.34

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