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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,318.51, 19,774.56 and 9,853.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,318.51, 19,774.56 and 9,853.79 is: 13,608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,318.51 : 19,774.56 = 9,853.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,318.51/19,774.56 = 9,853.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,318.51x = 19,774.56 × 9,853.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,318.51x = 194,854,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,854,361.58/14,318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.56

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