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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,269, 19,683.78 and 9,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,269, 19,683.78 and 9,554.44 is: 13,180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269 : 19,683.78 = 9,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269/19,683.78 = 9,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269x = 19,683.78 × 9,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269x = 188,067,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,067,494.98/14,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.15

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