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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,124.98, 19,499.73 and 9,951.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,124.98, 19,499.73 and 9,951.86 is: 13,738.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,124.98 : 19,499.73 = 9,951.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,124.98/19,499.73 = 9,951.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,124.98x = 19,499.73 × 9,951.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,124.98x = 194,058,583.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,058,583.00/14,124.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.68

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