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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,203.38, 19,585.28 and 9,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,203.38, 19,585.28 and 9,669 is: 13,332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,203.38 : 19,585.28 = 9,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,203.38/19,585.28 = 9,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,203.38x = 19,585.28 × 9,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,203.38x = 189,370,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,370,072.32/14,203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,332.75

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