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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,426.51, 19,905.14 and 9,948.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,426.51, 19,905.14 and 9,948.83 is: 13,727.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,426.51 : 19,905.14 = 9,948.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,426.51/19,905.14 = 9,948.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,426.51x = 19,905.14 × 9,948.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,426.51x = 198,032,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,032,779.33/14,426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,727.01

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