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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.48, 19,662.96 and 9,217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.48, 19,662.96 and 9,217.86 is: 12,726.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.48 : 19,662.96 = 9,217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.48/19,662.96 = 9,217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.48x = 19,662.96 × 9,217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.48x = 181,250,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,250,412.47/14,241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.94

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