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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,426.64, 19,904.04 and 9,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,426.64, 19,904.04 and 9,713.52 is: 13,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,426.64 : 19,904.04 = 9,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,426.64/19,904.04 = 9,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,426.64x = 19,904.04 × 9,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,426.64x = 193,338,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,338,290.62/14,426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.48

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