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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,217.75, 19,599.71 and 9,955.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,217.75, 19,599.71 and 9,955.37 is: 13,723.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,217.75 : 19,599.71 = 9,955.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,217.75/19,599.71 = 9,955.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,217.75x = 19,599.71 × 9,955.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,217.75x = 195,122,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,122,364.94/14,217.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.86

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