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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.89, 19,846.08 and 9,608.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.89, 19,846.08 and 9,608.36 is: 13,244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.89 : 19,846.08 = 9,608.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.89/19,846.08 = 9,608.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.89x = 19,846.08 × 9,608.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.89x = 190,688,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,688,182.00/14,397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.18

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