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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.17, 20,099.10 and 9,261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.17, 20,099.10 and 9,261.12 is: 12,776.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.17 : 20,099.10 = 9,261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.17/20,099.10 = 9,261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.17x = 20,099.10 × 9,261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.17x = 186,140,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,140,176.99/14,569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,776.31

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