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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,407.52, 19,870.85 and 9,930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,407.52, 19,870.85 and 9,930.24 is: 13,695.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,407.52 : 19,870.85 = 9,930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,407.52/19,870.85 = 9,930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,407.52x = 19,870.85 × 9,930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,407.52x = 197,322,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,322,259.85/14,407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.79

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