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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,446.56, 19,932.24 and 9,143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,446.56, 19,932.24 and 9,143.64 is: 12,615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,446.56 : 19,932.24 = 9,143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,446.56/19,932.24 = 9,143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,446.56x = 19,932.24 × 9,143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,446.56x = 182,253,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,253,226.95/14,446.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,615.68

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