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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,495.76, 20,006.28 and 9,191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,495.76, 20,006.28 and 9,191.10 is: 12,685.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,495.76 : 20,006.28 = 9,191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,495.76/20,006.28 = 9,191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,495.76x = 20,006.28 × 9,191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,495.76x = 183,879,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,879,720.11/14,495.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,685.07

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