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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,408.28, 19,877.40 and 9,694.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,408.28, 19,877.40 and 9,694.08 is: 13,373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,408.28 : 19,877.40 = 9,694.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,408.28/19,877.40 = 9,694.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,408.28x = 19,877.40 × 9,694.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,408.28x = 192,693,105.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,693,105.79/14,408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.78

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