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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.29, 19,694.75 and 9,798.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.29, 19,694.75 and 9,798.30 is: 13,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.29 : 19,694.75 = 9,798.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.29/19,694.75 = 9,798.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.29x = 19,694.75 × 9,798.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.29x = 192,975,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,975,019.93/14,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.75

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