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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,422.72, 19,875.36 and 9,637.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,422.72, 19,875.36 and 9,637.24 is: 13,280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,422.72 : 19,875.36 = 9,637.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,422.72/19,875.36 = 9,637.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,422.72x = 19,875.36 × 9,637.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,422.72x = 191,543,614.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,543,614.41/14,422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,280.69

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