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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,577.53, 20,119.98 and 9,271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,577.53, 20,119.98 and 9,271.32 is: 12,796.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,577.53 : 20,119.98 = 9,271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,577.53/20,119.98 = 9,271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,577.53x = 20,119.98 × 9,271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,577.53x = 186,538,772.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,538,772.97/14,577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.32

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