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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,467.73, 19,959.59 and 9,430.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,467.73, 19,959.59 and 9,430.19 is: 13,009.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,467.73 : 19,959.59 = 9,430.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,467.73/19,959.59 = 9,430.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,467.73x = 19,959.59 × 9,430.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,467.73x = 188,222,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,222,649.80/14,467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,009.82

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