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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.20, 19,626.84 and 9,189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.20, 19,626.84 and 9,189.62 is: 12,679.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.20 : 19,626.84 = 9,189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.20/19,626.84 = 9,189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.20x = 19,626.84 × 9,189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.20x = 180,363,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,363,201.40/14,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.13

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