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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.27, 19,669.57 and 9,224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.27, 19,669.57 and 9,224.07 is: 12,724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.27 : 19,669.57 = 9,224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.27/19,669.57 = 9,224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.27x = 19,669.57 × 9,224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.27x = 181,433,490.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,433,490.55/14,258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,724.79

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