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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,766.08, 20,371.94 and 9,021.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,766.08, 20,371.94 and 9,021.56 is: 12,446.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,766.08 : 20,371.94 = 9,021.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,766.08/20,371.94 = 9,021.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,766.08x = 20,371.94 × 9,021.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,766.08x = 183,786,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,786,679.03/14,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.54

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