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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,459.29, 19,954.28 and 9,426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,459.29, 19,954.28 and 9,426.76 is: 13,009.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,459.29 : 19,954.28 = 9,426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,459.29/19,954.28 = 9,426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,459.29x = 19,954.28 × 9,426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,459.29x = 188,104,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,104,208.53/14,459.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,009.23

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