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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.93, 19,845.13 and 9,844.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.93, 19,845.13 and 9,844.21 is: 13,591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.93 : 19,845.13 = 9,844.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.93/19,845.13 = 9,844.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.93x = 19,845.13 × 9,844.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.93x = 195,359,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,359,564.89/14,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.24

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