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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.17, 20,253.98 and 9,010.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.17, 20,253.98 and 9,010.28 is: 12,436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.17 : 20,253.98 = 9,010.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.17/20,253.98 = 9,010.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.17x = 20,253.98 × 9,010.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.17x = 182,494,030.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,494,030.91/14,674.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.41

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