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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,650.60, 20,218.98 and 9,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,650.60, 20,218.98 and 9,063.40 is: 12,508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650.60 : 20,218.98 = 9,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650.60/20,218.98 = 9,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650.60x = 20,218.98 × 9,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650.60x = 183,252,703.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,252,703.33/14,650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.20

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