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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,291.88, 19,709.64 and 9,807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,291.88, 19,709.64 and 9,807.72 is: 13,525.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,291.88 : 19,709.64 = 9,807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,291.88/19,709.64 = 9,807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,291.88x = 19,709.64 × 9,807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,291.88x = 193,306,630.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,306,630.42/14,291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.63

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