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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.51, 19,793.87 and 9,867.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.51, 19,793.87 and 9,867.79 is: 13,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.51 : 19,793.87 = 9,867.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.51/19,793.87 = 9,867.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.51x = 19,793.87 × 9,867.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.51x = 195,321,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,321,752.45/14,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.88

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