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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,575.05, 20,102.92 and 9,531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,575.05, 20,102.92 and 9,531.18 is: 13,146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,575.05 : 20,102.92 = 9,531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,575.05/20,102.92 = 9,531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,575.05x = 20,102.92 × 9,531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,575.05x = 191,604,525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,604,525.22/14,575.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,146.06

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