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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,457.36, 19,967.58 and 9,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,457.36, 19,967.58 and 9,733.44 is: 13,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,457.36 : 19,967.58 = 9,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,457.36/19,967.58 = 9,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,457.36x = 19,967.58 × 9,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,457.36x = 194,353,241.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,353,241.88/14,457.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.20

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