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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.62, 19,666.54 and 9,225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.62, 19,666.54 and 9,225.19 is: 12,727.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.62 : 19,666.54 = 9,225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.62/19,666.54 = 9,225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.62x = 19,666.54 × 9,225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.62x = 181,427,568.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,427,568.14/14,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.63

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