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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,466.06, 19,955.97 and 9,742.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,466.06, 19,955.97 and 9,742.14 is: 13,439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466.06 : 19,955.97 = 9,742.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466.06/19,955.97 = 9,742.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466.06x = 19,955.97 × 9,742.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466.06x = 194,413,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,413,853.58/14,466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,439.31

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