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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,417.83, 19,886.37 and 9,372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,417.83, 19,886.37 and 9,372.73 is: 12,927.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,417.83 : 19,886.37 = 9,372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,417.83/19,886.37 = 9,372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,417.83x = 19,886.37 × 9,372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,417.83x = 186,389,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,389,576.69/14,417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.71

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