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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.02, 19,798.70 and 9,871.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.02, 19,798.70 and 9,871.30 is: 13,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.02 : 19,798.70 = 9,871.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.02/19,798.70 = 9,871.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.02x = 19,798.70 × 9,871.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.02x = 195,438,907.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,438,907.31/14,336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.72

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