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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,436.88, 19,939.30 and 9,712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,436.88, 19,939.30 and 9,712.96 is: 13,414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,436.88 : 19,939.30 = 9,712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,436.88/19,939.30 = 9,712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,436.88x = 19,939.30 × 9,712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,436.88x = 193,669,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,669,623.33/14,436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,414.92

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