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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.28, 19,671.66 and 9,228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.28, 19,671.66 and 9,228.90 is: 12,732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.28 : 19,671.66 = 9,228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.28/19,671.66 = 9,228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.28x = 19,671.66 × 9,228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.28x = 181,547,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,547,782.97/14,258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.80

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