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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,458.82, 19,958.67 and 9,424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,458.82, 19,958.67 and 9,424.26 is: 13,009.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,458.82 : 19,958.67 = 9,424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,458.82/19,958.67 = 9,424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,458.82x = 19,958.67 × 9,424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,458.82x = 188,095,695.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,095,695.33/14,458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,009.07

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