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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,514.66, 20,026.72 and 9,207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,514.66, 20,026.72 and 9,207.54 is: 12,704.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,514.66 : 20,026.72 = 9,207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,514.66/20,026.72 = 9,207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,514.66x = 20,026.72 × 9,207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,514.66x = 184,396,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,396,825.47/14,514.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.18

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