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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.59, 20,013.44 and 9,197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.59, 20,013.44 and 9,197.91 is: 12,684.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.59 : 20,013.44 = 9,197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.59/20,013.44 = 9,197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.59x = 20,013.44 × 9,197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.59x = 184,081,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,081,773.92/14,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,684.28

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