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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.82, 19,853.55 and 9,362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.82, 19,853.55 and 9,362.67 is: 12,911.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.82 : 19,853.55 = 9,362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.82/19,853.55 = 9,362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.82x = 19,853.55 × 9,362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.82x = 185,882,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,882,236.98/14,396.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,911.34

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