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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.68, 19,791.12 and 9,623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.68, 19,791.12 and 9,623.56 is: 13,284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.68 : 19,791.12 = 9,623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.68/19,791.12 = 9,623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.68x = 19,791.12 × 9,623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.68x = 190,461,030.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,461,030.79/14,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.88

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