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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.38, 19,586.66 and 9,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.38, 19,586.66 and 9,670 is: 13,334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.38 : 19,586.66 = 9,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.38/19,586.66 = 9,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.38x = 19,586.66 × 9,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.38x = 189,403,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,403,002.20/14,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,334.13

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