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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,699.24, 20,277.17 and 9,312.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,699.24, 20,277.17 and 9,312.17 is: 12,845.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,699.24 : 20,277.17 = 9,312.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,699.24/20,277.17 = 9,312.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,699.24x = 20,277.17 × 9,312.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,699.24x = 188,824,306.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,824,306.21/14,699.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.86

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