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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,467.50, 19,951.44 and 9,435.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,467.50, 19,951.44 and 9,435.59 is: 13,012.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,467.50 : 19,951.44 = 9,435.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,467.50/19,951.44 = 9,435.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,467.50x = 19,951.44 × 9,435.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,467.50x = 188,253,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,253,507.99/14,467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.17

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