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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,290.08, 19,727.04 and 9,577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,290.08, 19,727.04 and 9,577.44 is: 13,221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,290.08 : 19,727.04 = 9,577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,290.08/19,727.04 = 9,577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,290.08x = 19,727.04 × 9,577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,290.08x = 188,934,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,934,541.98/14,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.38

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