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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,689.50, 20,272.59 and 9,101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,689.50, 20,272.59 and 9,101.58 is: 12,560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,689.50 : 20,272.59 = 9,101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,689.50/20,272.59 = 9,101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,689.50x = 20,272.59 × 9,101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,689.50x = 184,512,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,512,599.69/14,689.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.85

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