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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.19, 19,696.97 and 9,496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.19, 19,696.97 and 9,496.08 is: 13,109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.19 : 19,696.97 = 9,496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.19/19,696.97 = 9,496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.19x = 19,696.97 × 9,496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.19x = 187,044,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,044,002.88/14,268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,109.16

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