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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,650.92, 20,214.17 and 9,200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,650.92, 20,214.17 and 9,200.58 is: 12,694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650.92 : 20,214.17 = 9,200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650.92/20,214.17 = 9,200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650.92x = 20,214.17 × 9,200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650.92x = 185,982,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,982,026.18/14,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,694.22

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