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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,526.21, 20,049.42 and 9,220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,526.21, 20,049.42 and 9,220.04 is: 12,725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,526.21 : 20,049.42 = 9,220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,526.21/20,049.42 = 9,220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,526.21x = 20,049.42 × 9,220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,526.21x = 184,856,354.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,856,354.13/14,526.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.71

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