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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.74, 20,375.56 and 9,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.74, 20,375.56 and 9,097.28 is: 12,555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.74 : 20,375.56 = 9,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.74/20,375.56 = 9,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.74x = 20,375.56 × 9,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.74x = 185,362,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,362,174.48/14,763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.23

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