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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,594.41, 20,131.57 and 9,207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,594.41, 20,131.57 and 9,207.33 is: 12,700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,594.41 : 20,131.57 = 9,207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,594.41/20,131.57 = 9,207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,594.41x = 20,131.57 × 9,207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,594.41x = 185,358,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,358,008.41/14,594.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,700.62

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