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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,470.72, 19,963.80 and 9,439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,470.72, 19,963.80 and 9,439.36 is: 13,022.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,470.72 : 19,963.80 = 9,439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,470.72/19,963.80 = 9,439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,470.72x = 19,963.80 × 9,439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,470.72x = 188,445,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,445,495.17/14,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.54

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