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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.22, 19,761 and 9,848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.22, 19,761 and 9,848.70 is: 13,578.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.22 : 19,761 = 9,848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.22/19,761 = 9,848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.22x = 19,761 × 9,848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.22x = 194,620,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,620,160.70/14,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.26

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