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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,646.50, 20,222.21 and 9,348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,646.50, 20,222.21 and 9,348.50 is: 12,907.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,646.50 : 20,222.21 = 9,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,646.50/20,222.21 = 9,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,646.50x = 20,222.21 × 9,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,646.50x = 189,047,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,047,237.78/14,646.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.33

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