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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,563.74, 20,091.66 and 9,181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,563.74, 20,091.66 and 9,181.94 is: 12,667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,563.74 : 20,091.66 = 9,181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,563.74/20,091.66 = 9,181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,563.74x = 20,091.66 × 9,181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,563.74x = 184,480,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,480,416.62/14,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.10

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