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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.06, 19,648.53 and 9,990.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.06, 19,648.53 and 9,990.84 is: 13,772.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.06 : 19,648.53 = 9,990.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.06/19,648.53 = 9,990.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.06x = 19,648.53 × 9,990.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.06x = 196,305,319.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,305,319.47/14,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,772.85

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