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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.50, 19,959.75 and 9,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.50, 19,959.75 and 9,441.60 is: 13,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.50 : 19,959.75 = 9,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.50/19,959.75 = 9,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.50x = 19,959.75 × 9,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.50x = 188,451,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,451,975.60/14,473.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,020.48

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