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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,206.78, 19,613.46 and 9,433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,206.78, 19,613.46 and 9,433.18 is: 13,023.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,206.78 : 19,613.46 = 9,433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,206.78/19,613.46 = 9,433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,206.78x = 19,613.46 × 9,433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,206.78x = 185,017,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,017,298.60/14,206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.17

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