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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.88, 19,542.48 and 9,182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.88, 19,542.48 and 9,182.24 is: 12,673.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.88 : 19,542.48 = 9,182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.88/19,542.48 = 9,182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.88x = 19,542.48 × 9,182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.88x = 179,443,741.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,443,741.56/14,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.58

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