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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,476.86, 19,973.66 and 9,439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,476.86, 19,973.66 and 9,439.27 is: 13,023.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,476.86 : 19,973.66 = 9,439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,476.86/19,973.66 = 9,439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,476.86x = 19,973.66 × 9,439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,476.86x = 188,536,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,536,672.50/14,476.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.31

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