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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,406.31, 19,873.30 and 9,624.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,406.31, 19,873.30 and 9,624.73 is: 13,277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406.31 : 19,873.30 = 9,624.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406.31/19,873.30 = 9,624.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406.31x = 19,873.30 × 9,624.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406.31x = 191,275,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,275,072.96/14,406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.17

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