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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,444.02, 19,926.84 and 9,729.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,444.02, 19,926.84 and 9,729.82 is: 13,423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,444.02 : 19,926.84 = 9,729.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,444.02/19,926.84 = 9,729.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,444.02x = 19,926.84 × 9,729.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,444.02x = 193,884,566.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,884,566.37/14,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,423.17

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