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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,502.81, 20,002.77 and 9,721.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,502.81, 20,002.77 and 9,721.26 is: 13,407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,502.81 : 20,002.77 = 9,721.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,502.81/20,002.77 = 9,721.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,502.81x = 20,002.77 × 9,721.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,502.81x = 194,452,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,452,127.89/14,502.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,407.89

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