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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.03, 19,677.73 and 9,229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.03, 19,677.73 and 9,229.88 is: 12,732.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.03 : 19,677.73 = 9,229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.03/19,677.73 = 9,229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.03x = 19,677.73 × 9,229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.03x = 181,622,965.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,622,965.11/14,264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.93

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