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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.94, 19,679.58 and 9,550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.94, 19,679.58 and 9,550.74 is: 13,175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.94 : 19,679.58 = 9,550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.94/19,679.58 = 9,550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.94x = 19,679.58 × 9,550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.94x = 187,954,551.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,954,551.89/14,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.98

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