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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.16, 19,702.28 and 9,576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.16, 19,702.28 and 9,576.72 is: 13,200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.16 : 19,702.28 = 9,576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.16/19,702.28 = 9,576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.16x = 19,702.28 × 9,576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.16x = 188,683,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,683,218.92/14,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.02

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