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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,946.73, 19,233.27 and 9,158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,946.73, 19,233.27 and 9,158.22 is: 12,629.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,946.73 : 19,233.27 = 9,158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,946.73/19,233.27 = 9,158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,946.73x = 19,233.27 × 9,158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,946.73x = 176,142,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,142,517.98/13,946.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.66

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