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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.04, 19,836 and 9,898.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.04, 19,836 and 9,898.32 is: 13,670.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.04 : 19,836 = 9,898.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.04/19,836 = 9,898.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.04x = 19,836 × 9,898.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.04x = 196,343,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,343,075.52/14,363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,670.02

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