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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.96, 19,693.49 and 9,488.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.96, 19,693.49 and 9,488.57 is: 13,099.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.96 : 19,693.49 = 9,488.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.96/19,693.49 = 9,488.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.96x = 19,693.49 × 9,488.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.96x = 186,862,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,862,912.50/14,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.44

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