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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,557.75, 20,092.94 and 9,251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,557.75, 20,092.94 and 9,251.53 is: 12,769.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,557.75 : 20,092.94 = 9,251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,557.75/20,092.94 = 9,251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,557.75x = 20,092.94 × 9,251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,557.75x = 185,890,437.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,890,437.20/14,557.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.17

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