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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.44, 19,675.62 and 9,228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.44, 19,675.62 and 9,228.30 is: 12,730.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.44 : 19,675.62 = 9,228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.44/19,675.62 = 9,228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.44x = 19,675.62 × 9,228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.44x = 181,572,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,572,560.94/14,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.82

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