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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,471.36, 19,964.59 and 9,433.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,471.36, 19,964.59 and 9,433.81 is: 13,014.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,471.36 : 19,964.59 = 9,433.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,471.36/19,964.59 = 9,433.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,471.36x = 19,964.59 × 9,433.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,471.36x = 188,342,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,342,148.79/14,471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.82

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