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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.17, 20,255.36 and 9,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.17, 20,255.36 and 9,011.28 is: 12,437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.17 : 20,255.36 = 9,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.17/20,255.36 = 9,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.17x = 20,255.36 × 9,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.17x = 182,526,720.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,526,720.46/14,675.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.79

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