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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,467.77, 19,968.93 and 9,423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,467.77, 19,968.93 and 9,423.27 is: 13,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,467.77 : 19,968.93 = 9,423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,467.77/19,968.93 = 9,423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,467.77x = 19,968.93 × 9,423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,467.77x = 188,172,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,172,619.00/14,467.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,006.33

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