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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,043.36, 19,386.96 and 9,798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,043.36, 19,386.96 and 9,798.24 is: 13,526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,043.36 : 19,386.96 = 9,798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,043.36/19,386.96 = 9,798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,043.36x = 19,386.96 × 9,798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,043.36x = 189,958,086.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,958,086.95/14,043.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.54

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