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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,234.27, 19,652.44 and 9,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,234.27, 19,652.44 and 9,206.20 is: 12,710.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234.27 : 19,652.44 = 9,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234.27/19,652.44 = 9,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234.27x = 19,652.44 × 9,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234.27x = 180,924,293.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,924,293.13/14,234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.47

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