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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,469.68, 19,989.24 and 9,774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,469.68, 19,989.24 and 9,774.56 is: 13,503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,469.68 : 19,989.24 = 9,774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,469.68/19,989.24 = 9,774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,469.68x = 19,989.24 × 9,774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,469.68x = 195,386,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,386,025.73/14,469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.13

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