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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.02, 19,794.56 and 9,868.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.02, 19,794.56 and 9,868.30 is: 13,628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.02 : 19,794.56 = 9,868.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.02/19,794.56 = 9,868.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.02x = 19,794.56 × 9,868.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.02x = 195,338,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,338,656.45/14,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.58

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