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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.47, 19,674.80 and 9,547.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.47, 19,674.80 and 9,547.27 is: 13,171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.47 : 19,674.80 = 9,547.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.47/19,674.80 = 9,547.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.47x = 19,674.80 × 9,547.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.47x = 187,840,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,840,566.67/14,261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.19

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