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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,409.22, 19,888.49 and 9,387.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,409.22, 19,888.49 and 9,387.22 is: 12,956.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,409.22 : 19,888.49 = 9,387.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,409.22/19,888.49 = 9,387.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,409.22x = 19,888.49 × 9,387.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,409.22x = 186,697,631.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,697,631.10/14,409.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,956.82

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