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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,495.11, 19,994.41 and 9,583.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,495.11, 19,994.41 and 9,583.72 is: 13,219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,495.11 : 19,994.41 = 9,583.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,495.11/19,994.41 = 9,583.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,495.11x = 19,994.41 × 9,583.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,495.11x = 191,620,727.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,620,727.03/14,495.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,219.68

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