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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,614.95, 20,175.02 and 9,316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,614.95, 20,175.02 and 9,316.74 is: 12,861.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,614.95 : 20,175.02 = 9,316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,614.95/20,175.02 = 9,316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,614.95x = 20,175.02 × 9,316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,614.95x = 187,965,415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,965,415.83/14,614.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.17

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