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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.34, 19,676.78 and 9,229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.34, 19,676.78 and 9,229.19 is: 12,731.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.34 : 19,676.78 = 9,229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.34/19,676.78 = 9,229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.34x = 19,676.78 × 9,229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.34x = 181,600,665.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,600,665.90/14,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.99

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