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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.56, 20,376.72 and 9,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.56, 20,376.72 and 9,098.16 is: 12,556.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.56 : 20,376.72 = 9,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.56/20,376.72 = 9,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.56x = 20,376.72 × 9,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.56x = 185,390,658.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,390,658.84/14,764.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.46

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