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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,701.67, 20,291.51 and 9,041.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,701.67, 20,291.51 and 9,041.29 is: 12,478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,701.67 : 20,291.51 = 9,041.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,701.67/20,291.51 = 9,041.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,701.67x = 20,291.51 × 9,041.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,701.67x = 183,461,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,461,398.32/14,701.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,478.95

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