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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.30, 19,325.57 and 9,477.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.30, 19,325.57 and 9,477.88 is: 13,078.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.30 : 19,325.57 = 9,477.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.30/19,325.57 = 9,477.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.30x = 19,325.57 × 9,477.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.30x = 183,165,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,165,386.00/14,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,078.29

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