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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,119.24, 19,473.60 and 9,869.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,119.24, 19,473.60 and 9,869.08 is: 13,611.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,119.24 : 19,473.60 = 9,869.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,119.24/19,473.60 = 9,869.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,119.24x = 19,473.60 × 9,869.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,119.24x = 192,186,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,186,516.29/14,119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.68

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