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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.51, 19,773.18 and 9,852.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.51, 19,773.18 and 9,852.79 is: 13,607.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.51 : 19,773.18 = 9,852.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.51/19,773.18 = 9,852.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.51x = 19,773.18 × 9,852.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.51x = 194,820,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,820,990.17/14,317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.18

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