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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.62, 19,665.17 and 9,224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.62, 19,665.17 and 9,224.19 is: 12,726.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.62 : 19,665.17 = 9,224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.62/19,665.17 = 9,224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.62x = 19,665.17 × 9,224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.62x = 181,395,218.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,395,218.34/14,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.26

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