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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,224.72, 19,640.52 and 9,191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,224.72, 19,640.52 and 9,191.92 is: 12,691.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,224.72 : 19,640.52 = 9,191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,224.72/19,640.52 = 9,191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,224.72x = 19,640.52 × 9,191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,224.72x = 180,534,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,534,088.60/14,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,691.57

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