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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,528.97, 20,053.04 and 9,222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,528.97, 20,053.04 and 9,222.66 is: 12,729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,528.97 : 20,053.04 = 9,222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,528.97/20,053.04 = 9,222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,528.97x = 20,053.04 × 9,222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,528.97x = 184,942,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,942,323.77/14,528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.21

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