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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.38, 29,434.52 and 9,226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.38, 29,434.52 and 9,226.94 is: 13,846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.38 : 29,434.52 = 9,226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.38/29,434.52 = 9,226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.38x = 29,434.52 × 9,226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.38x = 271,590,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,590,425.86/19,614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,846.50

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