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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.98, 19,535.97 and 9,122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.98, 19,535.97 and 9,122.97 is: 12,598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.98 : 19,535.97 = 9,122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.98/19,535.97 = 9,122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.98x = 19,535.97 × 9,122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.98x = 178,226,068.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,226,068.23/14,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598.17

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