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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.44, 20,293.98 and 9,116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.44, 20,293.98 and 9,116.28 is: 12,581.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.44 : 20,293.98 = 9,116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.44/20,293.98 = 9,116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.44x = 20,293.98 × 9,116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.44x = 185,005,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,005,603.99/14,704.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,581.62

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