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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,384.64, 19,854.32 and 9,604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,384.64, 19,854.32 and 9,604.84 is: 13,257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,384.64 : 19,854.32 = 9,604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,384.64/19,854.32 = 9,604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,384.64x = 19,854.32 × 9,604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,384.64x = 190,697,566.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,697,566.91/14,384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.03

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