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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.78, 20,280.66 and 9,028.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.78, 20,280.66 and 9,028.66 is: 12,459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.78 : 20,280.66 = 9,028.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.78/20,280.66 = 9,028.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.78x = 20,280.66 × 9,028.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.78x = 183,107,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,107,183.72/14,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.85

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