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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,500.26, 20,003.22 and 9,129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,500.26, 20,003.22 and 9,129.15 is: 12,593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,500.26 : 20,003.22 = 9,129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,500.26/20,003.22 = 9,129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,500.26x = 20,003.22 × 9,129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,500.26x = 182,612,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,612,395.86/14,500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.73

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