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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.72, 19,890.56 and 9,388.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.72, 19,890.56 and 9,388.72 is: 12,958.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.72 : 19,890.56 = 9,388.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.72/19,890.56 = 9,388.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.72x = 19,890.56 × 9,388.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.72x = 186,746,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,746,898.48/14,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,958.89

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