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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.41, 19,633.34 and 9,756.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.41, 19,633.34 and 9,756.15 is: 13,450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.41 : 19,633.34 = 9,756.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.41/19,633.34 = 9,756.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.41x = 19,633.34 × 9,756.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.41x = 191,545,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,545,705.93/14,240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.86

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