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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.95, 19,760.78 and 9,544.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.95, 19,760.78 and 9,544.38 is: 13,165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.95 : 19,760.78 = 9,544.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.95/19,760.78 = 9,544.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.95x = 19,760.78 × 9,544.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.95x = 188,604,345.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,604,345.69/14,325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.23

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