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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.09, 19,666.56 and 9,223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.09, 19,666.56 and 9,223.59 is: 12,726.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.09 : 19,666.56 = 9,223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.09/19,666.56 = 9,223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.09x = 19,666.56 × 9,223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.09x = 181,396,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,396,286.15/14,253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.80

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