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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,440.02, 19,921.32 and 9,725.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,440.02, 19,921.32 and 9,725.82 is: 13,417.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,440.02 : 19,921.32 = 9,725.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,440.02/19,921.32 = 9,725.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,440.02x = 19,921.32 × 9,725.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,440.02x = 193,751,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,751,172.48/14,440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.65

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