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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.26, 19,582.74 and 9,943.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.26, 19,582.74 and 9,943.13 is: 13,707.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.26 : 19,582.74 = 9,943.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.26/19,582.74 = 9,943.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.26x = 19,582.74 × 9,943.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.26x = 194,713,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,713,729.58/14,205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.16

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