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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,526.81, 20,042.07 and 9,224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,526.81, 20,042.07 and 9,224.70 is: 12,726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,526.81 : 20,042.07 = 9,224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,526.81/20,042.07 = 9,224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,526.81x = 20,042.07 × 9,224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,526.81x = 184,882,083.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,882,083.13/14,526.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.96

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