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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,203.26, 19,579.98 and 9,941.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,203.26, 19,579.98 and 9,941.12 is: 13,704.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,203.26 : 19,579.98 = 9,941.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,203.26/19,579.98 = 9,941.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,203.26x = 19,579.98 × 9,941.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,203.26x = 194,646,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,646,930.78/14,203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.38

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