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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.99, 20,377.28 and 9,098.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.99, 20,377.28 and 9,098.53 is: 12,556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.99 : 20,377.28 = 9,098.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.99/20,377.28 = 9,098.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.99x = 20,377.28 × 9,098.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.99x = 185,403,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,403,293.40/14,764.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.95

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