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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,535.98, 20,062.70 and 9,229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,535.98, 20,062.70 and 9,229.66 is: 12,738.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,535.98 : 20,062.70 = 9,229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,535.98/20,062.70 = 9,229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,535.98x = 20,062.70 × 9,229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,535.98x = 185,171,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,171,899.68/14,535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,738.87

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