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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.44, 19,674.63 and 9,791.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.44, 19,674.63 and 9,791.96 is: 13,516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.44 : 19,674.63 = 9,791.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.44/19,674.63 = 9,791.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.44x = 19,674.63 × 9,791.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.44x = 192,653,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,653,091.60/14,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.26

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