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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.81, 20,040.69 and 9,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.81, 20,040.69 and 9,223.70 is: 12,725.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.81 : 20,040.69 = 9,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.81/20,040.69 = 9,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.81x = 20,040.69 × 9,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.81x = 184,849,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,849,312.35/14,525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.58

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