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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,555.40, 20,092.76 and 9,182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,555.40, 20,092.76 and 9,182.67 is: 12,676.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,555.40 : 20,092.76 = 9,182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,555.40/20,092.76 = 9,182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,555.40x = 20,092.76 × 9,182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,555.40x = 184,505,097.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,505,097.64/14,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,676.06

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