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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,330.51, 19,791.12 and 9,865.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,330.51, 19,791.12 and 9,865.79 is: 13,625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,330.51 : 19,791.12 = 9,865.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,330.51/19,791.12 = 9,865.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,330.51x = 19,791.12 × 9,865.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,330.51x = 195,255,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,255,033.78/14,330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.13

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