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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.06, 19,627.74 and 9,196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.06, 19,627.74 and 9,196.58 is: 12,686.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.06 : 19,627.74 = 9,196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.06/19,627.74 = 9,196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.06x = 19,627.74 × 9,196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.06x = 180,508,081.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,508,081.13/14,228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.77

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