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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,926.33, 19,211.58 and 9,214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,926.33, 19,211.58 and 9,214.56 is: 12,711.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,926.33 : 19,211.58 = 9,214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,926.33/19,211.58 = 9,214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,926.33x = 19,211.58 × 9,214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,926.33x = 177,026,256.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,026,256.60/13,926.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,711.62

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