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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,214.24, 19,591.56 and 9,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,214.24, 19,591.56 and 9,966.60 is: 13,737.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214.24 : 19,591.56 = 9,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214.24/19,591.56 = 9,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214.24x = 19,591.56 × 9,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214.24x = 195,261,241.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,261,241.90/14,214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.02

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