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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,420.34, 19,888.88 and 9,113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,420.34, 19,888.88 and 9,113.22 is: 12,569.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,420.34 : 19,888.88 = 9,113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,420.34/19,888.88 = 9,113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,420.34x = 19,888.88 × 9,113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,420.34x = 181,251,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,251,693.43/14,420.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.17

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