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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,401.38, 19,866.32 and 9,917.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,401.38, 19,866.32 and 9,917.36 is: 13,680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,401.38 : 19,866.32 = 9,917.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,401.38/19,866.32 = 9,917.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,401.38x = 19,866.32 × 9,917.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,401.38x = 197,021,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,021,447.32/14,401.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.73

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