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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,216.40, 19,626.64 and 9,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,216.40, 19,626.64 and 9,858.60 is: 13,610.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,216.40 : 19,626.64 = 9,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,216.40/19,626.64 = 9,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,216.40x = 19,626.64 × 9,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,216.40x = 193,491,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,491,193.10/14,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.42

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