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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.40, 19,406.58 and 9,868.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.40, 19,406.58 and 9,868.68 is: 13,622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.40 : 19,406.58 = 9,868.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.40/19,406.58 = 9,868.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.40x = 19,406.58 × 9,868.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.40x = 191,517,327.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,517,327.91/14,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.01

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