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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,399.04, 19,878.78 and 9,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,399.04, 19,878.78 and 9,367.68 is: 12,932.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,399.04 : 19,878.78 = 9,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,399.04/19,878.78 = 9,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,399.04x = 19,878.78 × 9,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,399.04x = 186,218,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,218,049.83/14,399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.67

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