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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.88, 19,329.48 and 9,839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,012.88, 19,329.48 and 9,839.76 is: 13,573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,012.88 : 19,329.48 = 9,839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,012.88/19,329.48 = 9,839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,012.88x = 19,329.48 × 9,839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,012.88x = 190,197,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,197,444.12/14,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.04

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