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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.30, 19,626.62 and 9,982.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.30, 19,626.62 and 9,982.96 is: 13,765.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.30 : 19,626.62 = 9,982.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.30/19,626.62 = 9,982.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.30x = 19,626.62 × 9,982.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.30x = 195,931,762.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,931,762.40/14,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,765.73

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