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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,460.70, 19,949.88 and 9,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,460.70, 19,949.88 and 9,423.08 is: 13,000.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,460.70 : 19,949.88 = 9,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,460.70/19,949.88 = 9,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,460.70x = 19,949.88 × 9,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,460.70x = 187,989,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,989,268.12/14,460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,000.02

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