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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,290.66, 19,727.96 and 9,518.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,290.66, 19,727.96 and 9,518.56 is: 13,140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,290.66 : 19,727.96 = 9,518.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,290.66/19,727.96 = 9,518.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,290.66x = 19,727.96 × 9,518.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,290.66x = 187,781,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,781,770.94/14,290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.17

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