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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.27, 19,625.25 and 9,183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.27, 19,625.25 and 9,183.89 is: 12,671.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.27 : 19,625.25 = 9,183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.27/19,625.25 = 9,183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.27x = 19,625.25 × 9,183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.27x = 180,235,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,235,993.18/14,224.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,671.02

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