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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,379.39, 19,826.58 and 9,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,379.39, 19,826.58 and 9,844.25 is: 13,573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,379.39 : 19,826.58 = 9,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,379.39/19,826.58 = 9,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,379.39x = 19,826.58 × 9,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,379.39x = 195,177,711.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,177,711.03/14,379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.43

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