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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,682.16, 20,265.06 and 9,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,682.16, 20,265.06 and 9,018.28 is: 12,447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682.16 : 20,265.06 = 9,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682.16/20,265.06 = 9,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682.16x = 20,265.06 × 9,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682.16x = 182,755,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,755,985.30/14,682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,447.49

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