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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,306.63, 19,748.61 and 9,593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,306.63, 19,748.61 and 9,593.64 is: 13,242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,306.63 : 19,748.61 = 9,593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,306.63/19,748.61 = 9,593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,306.63x = 19,748.61 × 9,593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,306.63x = 189,461,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,461,054.84/14,306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.89

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