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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.87, 19,733.38 and 9,460.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.87, 19,733.38 and 9,460.59 is: 13,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.87 : 19,733.38 = 9,460.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.87/19,733.38 = 9,460.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.87x = 19,733.38 × 9,460.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.87x = 186,689,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,689,417.49/14,305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.85

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