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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,226.48, 19,642.26 and 9,202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,226.48, 19,642.26 and 9,202.86 is: 12,706.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,226.48 : 19,642.26 = 9,202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,226.48/19,642.26 = 9,202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,226.48x = 19,642.26 × 9,202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,226.48x = 180,764,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,764,968.86/14,226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,706.23

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