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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.28, 19,284.72 and 9,717.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.28, 19,284.72 and 9,717.76 is: 13,416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.28 : 19,284.72 = 9,717.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.28/19,284.72 = 9,717.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.28x = 19,284.72 × 9,717.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.28x = 187,404,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,404,280.63/13,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.42

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