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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.66, 19,837.86 and 9,838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.66, 19,837.86 and 9,838.92 is: 13,583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.66 : 19,837.86 = 9,838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.66/19,837.86 = 9,838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.66x = 19,837.86 × 9,838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.66x = 195,183,018.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,183,018.72/14,368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.94

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