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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,565.24, 20,091.92 and 10,091.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,565.24, 20,091.92 and 10,091.61 is: 13,920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,565.24 : 20,091.92 = 10,091.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,565.24/20,091.92 = 10,091.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,565.24x = 20,091.92 × 10,091.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,565.24x = 202,759,770.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,759,770.33/14,565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.80

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