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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.57, 19,687.83 and 9,557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.57, 19,687.83 and 9,557.06 is: 13,190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.57 : 19,687.83 = 9,557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.57/19,687.83 = 9,557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.57x = 19,687.83 × 9,557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.57x = 188,157,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,157,772.58/14,264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.57

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