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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.46, 20,969.22 and 9,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.46, 20,969.22 and 9,056.96 is: 13,563.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.46 : 20,969.22 = 9,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.46/20,969.22 = 9,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.46x = 20,969.22 × 9,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.46x = 189,917,386.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,917,386.77/14,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,563.14

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