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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,657.27, 20,226.08 and 9,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,657.27, 20,226.08 and 9,351.52 is: 12,904.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,657.27 : 20,226.08 = 9,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,657.27/20,226.08 = 9,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,657.27x = 20,226.08 × 9,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,657.27x = 189,144,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,144,494.32/14,657.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,904.48

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