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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,440.92, 19,944.84 and 9,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,440.92, 19,944.84 and 9,717 is: 13,420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,440.92 : 19,944.84 = 9,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,440.92/19,944.84 = 9,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,440.92x = 19,944.84 × 9,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,440.92x = 193,804,010.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,804,010.28/14,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.48

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