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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.99, 19,974.68 and 9,441.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.99, 19,974.68 and 9,441.55 is: 13,029.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.99 : 19,974.68 = 9,441.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.99/19,974.68 = 9,441.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.99x = 19,974.68 × 9,441.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.99x = 188,591,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,591,892.75/14,473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.71

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