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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,283.63, 19,698.21 and 9,799.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,283.63, 19,698.21 and 9,799.47 is: 13,514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,283.63 : 19,698.21 = 9,799.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,283.63/19,698.21 = 9,799.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,283.63x = 19,698.21 × 9,799.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,283.63x = 193,032,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,032,017.95/14,283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.21

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