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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.14, 20,160.36 and 9,304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.14, 20,160.36 and 9,304.02 is: 12,837.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.14 : 20,160.36 = 9,304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.14/20,160.36 = 9,304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.14x = 20,160.36 × 9,304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.14x = 187,572,392.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,572,392.65/14,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,837.63

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