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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,689.54, 20,274.76 and 9,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,689.54, 20,274.76 and 9,027.26 is: 12,459.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,689.54 : 20,274.76 = 9,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,689.54/20,274.76 = 9,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,689.54x = 20,274.76 × 9,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,689.54x = 183,025,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,025,529.96/14,689.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.59

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