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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,228.76, 19,636.56 and 9,440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,228.76, 19,636.56 and 9,440.28 is: 13,028.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,228.76 : 19,636.56 = 9,440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,228.76/19,636.56 = 9,440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,228.76x = 19,636.56 × 9,440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,228.76x = 185,374,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,374,624.64/14,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.16

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