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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,530.98, 20,055.80 and 9,224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,530.98, 20,055.80 and 9,224.66 is: 12,731.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,530.98 : 20,055.80 = 9,224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,530.98/20,055.80 = 9,224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,530.98x = 20,055.80 × 9,224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,530.98x = 185,007,936.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,007,936.03/14,530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.97

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