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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,383.72, 19,855.67 and 9,670.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,383.72, 19,855.67 and 9,670.73 is: 13,349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,383.72 : 19,855.67 = 9,670.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,383.72/19,855.67 = 9,670.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,383.72x = 19,855.67 × 9,670.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,383.72x = 192,018,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,018,823.54/14,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.74

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