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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,572.57, 20,110.65 and 9,267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,572.57, 20,110.65 and 9,267.27 is: 12,789.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,572.57 : 20,110.65 = 9,267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,572.57/20,110.65 = 9,267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,572.57x = 20,110.65 × 9,267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,572.57x = 186,370,823.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,370,823.43/14,572.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,789.15

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