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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.45, 20,186.28 and 9,244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.45, 20,186.28 and 9,244.49 is: 12,759.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.45 : 20,186.28 = 9,244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.45/20,186.28 = 9,244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.45x = 20,186.28 × 9,244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.45x = 186,611,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,611,762.67/14,625.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.39

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