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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.06, 19,871.66 and 9,373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.06, 19,871.66 and 9,373.83 is: 12,938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.06 : 19,871.66 = 9,373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.06/19,871.66 = 9,373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.06x = 19,871.66 × 9,373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.06x = 186,273,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,273,515.79/14,397.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,938.30

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