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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.27, 20,087.33 and 9,251.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.27, 20,087.33 and 9,251.15 is: 12,764.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.27 : 20,087.33 = 9,251.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.27/20,087.33 = 9,251.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.27x = 20,087.33 × 9,251.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.27x = 185,830,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,830,756.24/14,558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.62

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