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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.22, 19,759.62 and 9,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.22, 19,759.62 and 9,847.70 is: 13,576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.22 : 19,759.62 = 9,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.22/19,759.62 = 9,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.22x = 19,759.62 × 9,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.22x = 194,586,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,586,809.87/14,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,576.88

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