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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.37, 19,624.06 and 9,124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.37, 19,624.06 and 9,124.37 is: 12,584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.37 : 19,624.06 = 9,124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.37/19,624.06 = 9,124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.37x = 19,624.06 × 9,124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.37x = 179,057,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,057,184.34/14,228.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.52

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