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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.62, 19,337.25 and 9,806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.62, 19,337.25 and 9,806.58 is: 13,539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.62 : 19,337.25 = 9,806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.62/19,337.25 = 9,806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.62x = 19,337.25 × 9,806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.62x = 189,632,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,632,289.11/14,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.73

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