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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,108.58, 19,464.30 and 9,858.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,108.58, 19,464.30 and 9,858.51 is: 13,600.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,108.58 : 19,464.30 = 9,858.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,108.58/19,464.30 = 9,858.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,108.58x = 19,464.30 × 9,858.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,108.58x = 191,888,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,888,996.19/14,108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.87

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