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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.47, 19,837.59 and 9,838.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.47, 19,837.59 and 9,838.73 is: 13,583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.47 : 19,837.59 = 9,838.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.47/19,837.59 = 9,838.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.47x = 19,837.59 × 9,838.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.47x = 195,176,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,176,694.59/14,368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.68

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