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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.21, 19,596.89 and 9,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.21, 19,596.89 and 9,954.72 is: 13,733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.21 : 19,596.89 = 9,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.21/19,596.89 = 9,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.21x = 19,596.89 × 9,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.21x = 195,081,437.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,081,437.32/14,205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.09

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