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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.40, 19,691.20 and 9,803.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.40, 19,691.20 and 9,803.92 is: 13,532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.40 : 19,691.20 = 9,803.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.40/19,691.20 = 9,803.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.40x = 19,691.20 × 9,803.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.40x = 193,050,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,050,949.50/14,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,532.81

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