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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,206.26, 19,584.12 and 9,944.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,206.26, 19,584.12 and 9,944.13 is: 13,708.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,206.26 : 19,584.12 = 9,944.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,206.26/19,584.12 = 9,944.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,206.26x = 19,584.12 × 9,944.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,206.26x = 194,747,035.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,747,035.22/14,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.54

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