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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.07, 20,105.82 and 9,263.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.07, 20,105.82 and 9,263.77 is: 12,784.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.07 : 20,105.82 = 9,263.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.07/20,105.82 = 9,263.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.07x = 20,105.82 × 9,263.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.07x = 186,255,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,255,641.88/14,569.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,784.32

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