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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,442.24, 19,932.96 and 9,133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,442.24, 19,932.96 and 9,133.44 is: 12,605.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,442.24 : 19,932.96 = 9,133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,442.24/19,932.96 = 9,133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,442.24x = 19,932.96 × 9,133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,442.24x = 182,056,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,056,494.18/14,442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.83

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