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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.26, 19,581.36 and 9,942.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.26, 19,581.36 and 9,942.13 is: 13,705.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.26 : 19,581.36 = 9,942.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.26/19,581.36 = 9,942.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.26x = 19,581.36 × 9,942.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.26x = 194,680,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,680,426.70/14,204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.78

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