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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,076.72, 19,416.90 and 9,826.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,076.72, 19,416.90 and 9,826.23 is: 13,553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076.72 : 19,416.90 = 9,826.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076.72/19,416.90 = 9,826.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076.72x = 19,416.90 × 9,826.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076.72x = 190,794,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,794,870.46/14,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,553.93

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