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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.44, 19,835.64 and 9,596.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.44, 19,835.64 and 9,596.28 is: 13,247.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.44 : 19,835.64 = 9,596.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.44/19,835.64 = 9,596.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.44x = 19,835.64 × 9,596.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.44x = 190,348,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,348,355.42/14,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.67

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