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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.52, 19,934.40 and 9,680.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.52, 19,934.40 and 9,680.73 is: 13,343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.52 : 19,934.40 = 9,680.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.52/19,934.40 = 9,680.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.52x = 19,934.40 × 9,680.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.52x = 192,979,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,979,544.11/14,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.42

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