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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,061.40, 19,409.34 and 9,870.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,061.40, 19,409.34 and 9,870.68 is: 13,624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,061.40 : 19,409.34 = 9,870.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,061.40/19,409.34 = 9,870.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,061.40x = 19,409.34 × 9,870.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,061.40x = 191,583,384.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,583,384.15/14,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.77

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