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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,406.77, 19,889.18 and 9,954.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,406.77, 19,889.18 and 9,954.46 is: 13,742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406.77 : 19,889.18 = 9,954.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406.77/19,889.18 = 9,954.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406.77x = 19,889.18 × 9,954.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406.77x = 197,985,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,985,897.52/14,406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,742.56

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