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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,306.88, 19,725.24 and 9,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,306.88, 19,725.24 and 9,262.20 is: 12,770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,306.88 : 19,725.24 = 9,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,306.88/19,725.24 = 9,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,306.88x = 19,725.24 × 9,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,306.88x = 182,699,117.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,699,117.93/14,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.02

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