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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,726.16, 20,320.59 and 9,061.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,726.16, 20,320.59 and 9,061.26 is: 12,503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,726.16 : 20,320.59 = 9,061.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,726.16/20,320.59 = 9,061.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,726.16x = 20,320.59 × 9,061.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,726.16x = 184,130,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,130,149.34/14,726.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,503.61

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