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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,458.02, 19,946.16 and 9,743.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,458.02, 19,946.16 and 9,743.82 is: 13,442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,458.02 : 19,946.16 = 9,743.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,458.02/19,946.16 = 9,743.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,458.02x = 19,946.16 × 9,743.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,458.02x = 194,351,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,351,792.73/14,458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.49

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