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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.72, 19,967.94 and 9,442.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.72, 19,967.94 and 9,442.36 is: 13,026.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.72 : 19,967.94 = 9,442.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.72/19,967.94 = 9,442.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.72x = 19,967.94 × 9,442.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.72x = 188,544,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,544,477.94/14,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.68

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