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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.62, 19,340.02 and 9,808.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.62, 19,340.02 and 9,808.58 is: 13,542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.62 : 19,340.02 = 9,808.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.62/19,340.02 = 9,808.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.62x = 19,340.02 × 9,808.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.62x = 189,698,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,698,133.37/14,007.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.50

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