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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.57, 19,356.20 and 9,796.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.57, 19,356.20 and 9,796.04 is: 13,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.57 : 19,356.20 = 9,796.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.57/19,356.20 = 9,796.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.57x = 19,356.20 × 9,796.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.57x = 189,614,109.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,614,109.45/14,052.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,493.20

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