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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.03, 19,970.45 and 9,437.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.03, 19,970.45 and 9,437.97 is: 13,030.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.03 : 19,970.45 = 9,437.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.03/19,970.45 = 9,437.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.03x = 19,970.45 × 9,437.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.03x = 188,480,531.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,480,531.58/14,465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.08

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