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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.27, 19,993.84 and 9,460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.27, 19,993.84 and 9,460.88 is: 13,047.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.27 : 19,993.84 = 9,460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.27/19,993.84 = 9,460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.27x = 19,993.84 × 9,460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.27x = 189,159,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,159,273.67/14,498.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.02

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