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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.54, 19,871.88 and 9,352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.54, 19,871.88 and 9,352.98 is: 12,909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.54 : 19,871.88 = 9,352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.54/19,871.88 = 9,352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.54x = 19,871.88 × 9,352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.54x = 185,861,296.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,861,296.20/14,397.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.24

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