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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,836.32, 19,254.14 and 9,722.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,836.32, 19,254.14 and 9,722.24 is: 14,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,836.32 : 19,254.14 = 9,722.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,836.32/19,254.14 = 9,722.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,836.32x = 19,254.14 × 9,722.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,836.32x = 187,193,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,193,401.94/12,836.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.10

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