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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.76, 19,661.78 and 9,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.76, 19,661.78 and 9,458.24 is: 13,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.76 : 19,661.78 = 9,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.76/19,661.78 = 9,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.76x = 19,661.78 × 9,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.76x = 185,965,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,965,835.93/14,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.20

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