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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,974.17, 19,292.96 and 9,616.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,974.17, 19,292.96 and 9,616.01 is: 13,276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974.17 : 19,292.96 = 9,616.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974.17/19,292.96 = 9,616.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974.17x = 19,292.96 × 9,616.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974.17x = 185,521,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,521,223.86/13,974.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,276.01

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