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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,563.82, 20,090.48 and 9,183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,563.82, 20,090.48 and 9,183.34 is: 12,668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,563.82 : 20,090.48 = 9,183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,563.82/20,090.48 = 9,183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,563.82x = 20,090.48 × 9,183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,563.82x = 184,497,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,497,562.23/14,563.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.21

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