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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.40, 19,533.14 and 9,122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.40, 19,533.14 and 9,122.22 is: 12,585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.40 : 19,533.14 = 9,122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.40/19,533.14 = 9,122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.40x = 19,533.14 × 9,122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.40x = 178,185,600.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,185,600.37/14,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,585.15

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