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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.90, 19,658.08 and 9,776.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.90, 19,658.08 and 9,776.55 is: 13,477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.90 : 19,658.08 = 9,776.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.90/19,658.08 = 9,776.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.90x = 19,658.08 × 9,776.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.90x = 192,188,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,188,153.14/14,259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.52

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