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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,563.08, 20,099.34 and 9,260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,563.08, 20,099.34 and 9,260.28 is: 12,780.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,563.08 : 20,099.34 = 9,260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,563.08/20,099.34 = 9,260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,563.08x = 20,099.34 × 9,260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,563.08x = 186,125,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,125,516.22/14,563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,780.64

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