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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,527.07, 20,042.42 and 9,224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,527.07, 20,042.42 and 9,224.94 is: 12,727.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,527.07 : 20,042.42 = 9,224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,527.07/20,042.42 = 9,224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,527.07x = 20,042.42 × 9,224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,527.07x = 184,890,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,890,121.95/14,527.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.28

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