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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,371.12, 19,812.36 and 9,832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,371.12, 19,812.36 and 9,832.96 is: 13,555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,371.12 : 19,812.36 = 9,832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,371.12/19,812.36 = 9,832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,371.12x = 19,812.36 × 9,832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,371.12x = 194,814,143.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,814,143.39/14,371.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,555.95

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