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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,474.43, 19,961.35 and 9,436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,474.43, 19,961.35 and 9,436.14 is: 13,013.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,474.43 : 19,961.35 = 9,436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,474.43/19,961.35 = 9,436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,474.43x = 19,961.35 × 9,436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,474.43x = 188,358,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,358,069.60/14,474.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.16

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