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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,470.11, 19,962.87 and 9,432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,470.11, 19,962.87 and 9,432.56 is: 13,013.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,470.11 : 19,962.87 = 9,432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,470.11/19,962.87 = 9,432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,470.11x = 19,962.87 × 9,432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,470.11x = 188,300,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,300,969.05/14,470.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.10

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