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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,449.59, 19,939.37 and 9,740.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,449.59, 19,939.37 and 9,740.25 is: 13,440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,449.59 : 19,939.37 = 9,740.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,449.59/19,939.37 = 9,740.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,449.59x = 19,939.37 × 9,740.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,449.59x = 194,214,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,214,399.94/14,449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,440.82

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