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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,058.88, 19,410.24 and 9,877.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,058.88, 19,410.24 and 9,877.12 is: 13,636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058.88 : 19,410.24 = 9,877.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058.88/19,410.24 = 9,877.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058.88x = 19,410.24 × 9,877.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058.88x = 191,717,269.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,717,269.71/14,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.74

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