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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.52, 19,670.54 and 9,217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.52, 19,670.54 and 9,217.41 is: 12,728.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.52 : 19,670.54 = 9,217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.52/19,670.54 = 9,217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.52x = 19,670.54 × 9,217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.52x = 181,311,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,311,432.10/14,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.50

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