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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,526.07, 20,041.04 and 9,223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,526.07, 20,041.04 and 9,223.94 is: 12,725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,526.07 : 20,041.04 = 9,223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,526.07/20,041.04 = 9,223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,526.07x = 20,041.04 × 9,223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,526.07x = 184,857,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,857,423.66/14,526.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.91

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