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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,390.40, 19,858.08 and 9,673.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,390.40, 19,858.08 and 9,673.92 is: 13,349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,390.40 : 19,858.08 = 9,673.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,390.40/19,858.08 = 9,673.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,390.40x = 19,858.08 × 9,673.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,390.40x = 192,105,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,105,477.27/14,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,349.56

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