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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,135.48, 19,514.26 and 9,962.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,135.48, 19,514.26 and 9,962.36 is: 13,753.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,135.48 : 19,514.26 = 9,962.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,135.48/19,514.26 = 9,962.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,135.48x = 19,514.26 × 9,962.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,135.48x = 194,408,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,408,083.25/14,135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.20

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