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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.85, 19,664.14 and 9,223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.85, 19,664.14 and 9,223.44 is: 12,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.85 : 19,664.14 = 9,223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.85/19,664.14 = 9,223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.85x = 19,664.14 × 9,223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.85x = 181,370,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,370,961.88/14,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.24

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