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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.64, 19,666.60 and 9,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.64, 19,666.60 and 9,793.40 is: 13,519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.64 : 19,666.60 = 9,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.64/19,666.60 = 9,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.64x = 19,666.60 × 9,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.64x = 192,602,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,602,880.44/14,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,519.18

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