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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,559.91, 20,098.98 and 9,187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,559.91, 20,098.98 and 9,187.18 is: 12,682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,559.91 : 20,098.98 = 9,187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,559.91/20,098.98 = 9,187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,559.91x = 20,098.98 × 9,187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,559.91x = 184,652,896.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,652,896.83/14,559.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,682.29

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