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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,563.38, 20,096.70 and 9,179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,563.38, 20,096.70 and 9,179.58 is: 12,667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,563.38 : 20,096.70 = 9,179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,563.38/20,096.70 = 9,179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,563.38x = 20,096.70 × 9,179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,563.38x = 184,479,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,479,265.39/14,563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.34

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