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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,629.05, 20,191.19 and 9,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,629.05, 20,191.19 and 9,248.04 is: 12,764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,629.05 : 20,191.19 = 9,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,629.05/20,191.19 = 9,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,629.05x = 20,191.19 × 9,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,629.05x = 186,728,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,728,886.53/14,629.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.25

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