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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.41, 19,710.68 and 9,801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.41, 19,710.68 and 9,801.48 is: 13,527.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.41 : 19,710.68 = 9,801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.41/19,710.68 = 9,801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.41x = 19,710.68 × 9,801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.41x = 193,193,835.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,193,835.81/14,281.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.64

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