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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.16, 19,671.58 and 9,543.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.16, 19,671.58 and 9,543.54 is: 13,165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.16 : 19,671.58 = 9,543.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.16/19,671.58 = 9,543.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.16x = 19,671.58 × 9,543.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.16x = 187,736,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,736,510.59/14,260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.11

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