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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,458.24, 19,936.65 and 9,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,458.24, 19,936.65 and 9,413.20 is: 12,979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,458.24 : 19,936.65 = 9,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,458.24/19,936.65 = 9,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,458.24x = 19,936.65 × 9,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,458.24x = 187,667,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,667,673.78/14,458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,979.98

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