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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,572.07, 20,109.96 and 9,266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,572.07, 20,109.96 and 9,266.77 is: 12,788.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,572.07 : 20,109.96 = 9,266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,572.07/20,109.96 = 9,266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,572.07x = 20,109.96 × 9,266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,572.07x = 186,354,374.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,354,374.03/14,572.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.46

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