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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.09, 19,665.18 and 9,222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.09, 19,665.18 and 9,222.59 is: 12,725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.09 : 19,665.18 = 9,222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.09/19,665.18 = 9,222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.09x = 19,665.18 × 9,222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.09x = 181,363,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,363,941.58/14,252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.43

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