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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.36, 19,775.44 and 9,541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.36, 19,775.44 and 9,541.12 is: 13,167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.36 : 19,775.44 = 9,541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.36/19,775.44 = 9,541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.36x = 19,775.44 × 9,541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.36x = 188,679,846.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,679,846.09/14,329.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,167.36

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