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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,215.02, 19,592.46 and 9,730.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,215.02, 19,592.46 and 9,730.86 is: 13,411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,215.02 : 19,592.46 = 9,730.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,215.02/19,592.46 = 9,730.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,215.02x = 19,592.46 × 9,730.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,215.02x = 190,651,485.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,651,485.32/14,215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,411.97

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