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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,359.96, 19,811.80 and 9,330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,359.96, 19,811.80 and 9,330.48 is: 12,872.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,359.96 : 19,811.80 = 9,330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,359.96/19,811.80 = 9,330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,359.96x = 19,811.80 × 9,330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,359.96x = 184,853,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,853,603.66/14,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,872.85

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