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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,541.81, 20,061.72 and 9,234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,541.81, 20,061.72 and 9,234.69 is: 12,740.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,541.81 : 20,061.72 = 9,234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,541.81/20,061.72 = 9,234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,541.81x = 20,061.72 × 9,234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,541.81x = 185,263,765.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,263,765.07/14,541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.08

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