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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,692.44, 20,277.42 and 9,104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,692.44, 20,277.42 and 9,104.28 is: 12,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,692.44 : 20,277.42 = 9,104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,692.44/20,277.42 = 9,104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,692.44x = 20,277.42 × 9,104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,692.44x = 184,611,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,611,309.36/14,692.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.05

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