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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,550.59, 20,073.61 and 9,163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,550.59, 20,073.61 and 9,163.46 is: 12,641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,550.59 : 20,073.61 = 9,163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,550.59/20,073.61 = 9,163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,550.59x = 20,073.61 × 9,163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,550.59x = 183,943,722.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,943,722.29/14,550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,641.67

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