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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,762.62, 20,372.80 and 9,101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,762.62, 20,372.80 and 9,101.11 is: 12,559.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,762.62 : 20,372.80 = 9,101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,762.62/20,372.80 = 9,101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,762.62x = 20,372.80 × 9,101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,762.62x = 185,415,020.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,415,020.12/14,762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.77

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