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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,467.98, 19,959.94 and 9,430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,467.98, 19,959.94 and 9,430.44 is: 13,010.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,467.98 : 19,959.94 = 9,430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,467.98/19,959.94 = 9,430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,467.98x = 19,959.94 × 9,430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,467.98x = 188,231,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,231,016.57/14,467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,010.18

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