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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.54, 19,726.54 and 9,521.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.54, 19,726.54 and 9,521.69 is: 13,135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.54 : 19,726.54 = 9,521.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.54/19,726.54 = 9,521.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.54x = 19,726.54 × 9,521.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.54x = 187,829,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,829,876.22/14,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,135.38

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