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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.07, 19,687.14 and 9,556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.07, 19,687.14 and 9,556.56 is: 13,189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.07 : 19,687.14 = 9,556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.07/19,687.14 = 9,556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.07x = 19,687.14 × 9,556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.07x = 188,141,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,141,334.64/14,264.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,189.88

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