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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.70, 19,747.26 and 9,532.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.70, 19,747.26 and 9,532.59 is: 13,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.70 : 19,747.26 = 9,532.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.70/19,747.26 = 9,532.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.70x = 19,747.26 × 9,532.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.70x = 188,242,459.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,242,459.15/14,304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.48

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