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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.14, 19,370.34 and 9,783.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.14, 19,370.34 and 9,783.45 is: 13,502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.14 : 19,370.34 = 9,783.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.14/19,370.34 = 9,783.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.14x = 19,370.34 × 9,783.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.14x = 189,508,752.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,508,752.87/14,035.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.45

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