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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,459.38, 19,922.88 and 9,735.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,459.38, 19,922.88 and 9,735.46 is: 13,414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,459.38 : 19,922.88 = 9,735.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,459.38/19,922.88 = 9,735.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,459.38x = 19,922.88 × 9,735.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,459.38x = 193,958,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,958,401.32/14,459.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,414.02

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