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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.34, 19,672.73 and 9,226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.34, 19,672.73 and 9,226.19 is: 12,727.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.34 : 19,672.73 = 9,226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.34/19,672.73 = 9,226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.34x = 19,672.73 × 9,226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.34x = 181,504,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,504,200.30/14,260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.90

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