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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,257.54, 19,672.68 and 9,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,257.54, 19,672.68 and 9,228.16 is: 12,733.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,257.54 : 19,672.68 = 9,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,257.54/19,672.68 = 9,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,257.54x = 19,672.68 × 9,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,257.54x = 181,542,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,542,638.67/14,257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,733.10

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