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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,511.65, 20,022.58 and 9,204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,511.65, 20,022.58 and 9,204.53 is: 12,700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,511.65 : 20,022.58 = 9,204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,511.65/20,022.58 = 9,204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,511.65x = 20,022.58 × 9,204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,511.65x = 184,298,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,298,438.29/14,511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,700.03

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