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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,458.88, 19,962.78 and 9,363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,458.88, 19,962.78 and 9,363.98 is: 12,928.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,458.88 : 19,962.78 = 9,363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,458.88/19,962.78 = 9,363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,458.88x = 19,962.78 × 9,363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,458.88x = 186,931,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,931,072.66/14,458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,928.46

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