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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.16, 19,633.44 and 9,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.16, 19,633.44 and 9,526.72 is: 13,131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.16 : 19,633.44 = 9,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.16/19,633.44 = 9,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.16x = 19,633.44 × 9,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.16x = 187,042,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,042,285.52/14,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,131.16

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