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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,302.08, 19,743.60 and 9,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,302.08, 19,743.60 and 9,589.44 is: 13,237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,302.08 : 19,743.60 = 9,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,302.08/19,743.60 = 9,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,302.08x = 19,743.60 × 9,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,302.08x = 189,330,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,330,067.58/14,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.94

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