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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,436.02, 19,915.80 and 9,721.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,436.02, 19,915.80 and 9,721.82 is: 13,412.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,436.02 : 19,915.80 = 9,721.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,436.02/19,915.80 = 9,721.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,436.02x = 19,915.80 × 9,721.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,436.02x = 193,617,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,617,822.76/14,436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,412.13

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