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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.93, 19,665.60 and 9,224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.93, 19,665.60 and 9,224.50 is: 12,726.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.93 : 19,665.60 = 9,224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.93/19,665.60 = 9,224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.93x = 19,665.60 × 9,224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.93x = 181,405,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,405,327.20/14,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.69

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