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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.26, 19,769.73 and 9,536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.26, 19,769.73 and 9,536.94 is: 13,161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.26 : 19,769.73 = 9,536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.26/19,769.73 = 9,536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.26x = 19,769.73 × 9,536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.26x = 188,542,728.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,542,728.83/14,325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,161.56

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