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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.70, 19,596.66 and 9,912.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.70, 19,596.66 and 9,912.73 is: 13,657.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.70 : 19,596.66 = 9,912.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.70/19,596.66 = 9,912.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.70x = 19,596.66 × 9,912.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.70x = 194,256,377.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,256,377.94/14,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,657.23

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