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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,416.83, 19,884.99 and 9,371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,416.83, 19,884.99 and 9,371.73 is: 12,926.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,416.83 : 19,884.99 = 9,371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,416.83/19,884.99 = 9,371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,416.83x = 19,884.99 × 9,371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,416.83x = 186,356,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,356,757.33/14,416.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.33

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