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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.92, 19,655.73 and 9,212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.92, 19,655.73 and 9,212.49 is: 12,702.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.92 : 19,655.73 = 9,212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.92/19,655.73 = 9,212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.92x = 19,655.73 × 9,212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.92x = 181,078,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,078,216.07/14,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,702.86

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