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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,481.22, 19,986.22 and 9,176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,481.22, 19,986.22 and 9,176.52 is: 12,664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,481.22 : 19,986.22 = 9,176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,481.22/19,986.22 = 9,176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,481.22x = 19,986.22 × 9,176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,481.22x = 183,403,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,403,947.55/14,481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.95

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