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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,147.82, 19,525.15 and 9,122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,147.82, 19,525.15 and 9,122.50 is: 12,589.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,147.82 : 19,525.15 = 9,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,147.82/19,525.15 = 9,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,147.82x = 19,525.15 × 9,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,147.82x = 178,118,084.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,118,084.85/14,147.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,589.79

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