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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.38, 19,789.48 and 9,563.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.38, 19,789.48 and 9,563.26 is: 13,201.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.38 : 19,789.48 = 9,563.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.38/19,789.48 = 9,563.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.38x = 19,789.48 × 9,563.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.38x = 189,251,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,251,942.50/14,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.74

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