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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,505.93, 20,014.97 and 9,207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,505.93, 20,014.97 and 9,207.45 is: 12,704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,505.93 : 20,014.97 = 9,207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,505.93/20,014.97 = 9,207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,505.93x = 20,014.97 × 9,207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,505.93x = 184,286,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,286,789.49/14,505.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.24

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