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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,354.40, 19,818.23 and 9,252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,354.40, 19,818.23 and 9,252.21 is: 12,773.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,354.40 : 19,818.23 = 9,252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,354.40/19,818.23 = 9,252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,354.40x = 19,818.23 × 9,252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,354.40x = 183,362,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,362,425.79/14,354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.95

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