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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.37, 20,297.03 and 9,125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.37, 20,297.03 and 9,125.61 is: 12,590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.37 : 20,297.03 = 9,125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.37/20,297.03 = 9,125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.37x = 20,297.03 × 9,125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.37x = 185,222,734.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,222,734.31/14,711.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.45

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