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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,326.59, 19,779.92 and 9,848.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,326.59, 19,779.92 and 9,848.91 is: 13,597.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326.59 : 19,779.92 = 9,848.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326.59/19,779.92 = 9,848.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326.59x = 19,779.92 × 9,848.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326.59x = 194,810,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,810,602.64/14,326.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,597.83

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