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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.09, 19,667.94 and 9,224.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.09, 19,667.94 and 9,224.59 is: 12,728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.09 : 19,667.94 = 9,224.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.09/19,667.94 = 9,224.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.09x = 19,667.94 × 9,224.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.09x = 181,428,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,428,682.64/14,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.18

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