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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,351.08, 19,823.32 and 9,867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,351.08, 19,823.32 and 9,867.06 is: 13,629.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,351.08 : 19,823.32 = 9,867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,351.08/19,823.32 = 9,867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,351.08x = 19,823.32 × 9,867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,351.08x = 195,597,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,597,887.84/14,351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,629.49

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