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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.36, 19,624.68 and 9,189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.36, 19,624.68 and 9,189.96 is: 12,671.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.36 : 19,624.68 = 9,189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.36/19,624.68 = 9,189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.36x = 19,624.68 × 9,189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.36x = 180,349,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,349,950.62/14,232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,671.82

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