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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,229.21, 19,632.36 and 9,193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,229.21, 19,632.36 and 9,193.62 is: 12,684.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,229.21 : 19,632.36 = 9,193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,229.21/19,632.36 = 9,193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,229.21x = 19,632.36 × 9,193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,229.21x = 180,492,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,492,457.54/14,229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,684.64

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