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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,107.29, 19,474.26 and 9,874.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,107.29, 19,474.26 and 9,874.97 is: 13,631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,107.29 : 19,474.26 = 9,874.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,107.29/19,474.26 = 9,874.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,107.29x = 19,474.26 × 9,874.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,107.29x = 192,307,733.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,307,733.27/14,107.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,631.80

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