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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,355.09, 19,801.08 and 9,871.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,355.09, 19,801.08 and 9,871.07 is: 13,615.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,355.09 : 19,801.08 = 9,871.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,355.09/19,801.08 = 9,871.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,355.09x = 19,801.08 × 9,871.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,355.09x = 195,457,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,457,846.76/14,355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.93

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