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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.25, 19,581.37 and 9,942.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.25, 19,581.37 and 9,942.12 is: 13,705.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.25 : 19,581.37 = 9,942.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.25/19,581.37 = 9,942.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.25x = 19,581.37 × 9,942.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.25x = 194,680,330.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,680,330.30/14,204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.78

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