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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,564.28, 20,095.58 and 9,257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,564.28, 20,095.58 and 9,257.16 is: 12,772.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,564.28 : 20,095.58 = 9,257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,564.28/20,095.58 = 9,257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,564.28x = 20,095.58 × 9,257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,564.28x = 186,027,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,027,999.35/14,564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,772.89

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