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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,690.19, 20,274.32 and 9,102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,690.19, 20,274.32 and 9,102.03 is: 12,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,690.19 : 20,274.32 = 9,102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,690.19/20,274.32 = 9,102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,690.19x = 20,274.32 × 9,102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,690.19x = 184,537,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,537,423.36/14,690.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.95

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