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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,614.54, 20,152.20 and 9,302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,614.54, 20,152.20 and 9,302.56 is: 12,827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,614.54 : 20,152.20 = 9,302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,614.54/20,152.20 = 9,302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,614.54x = 20,152.20 × 9,302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,614.54x = 187,467,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,467,049.63/14,614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.43

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