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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,779.24, 20,389.20 and 9,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,779.24, 20,389.20 and 9,187 is: 12,674.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,779.24 : 20,389.20 = 9,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,779.24/20,389.20 = 9,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,779.24x = 20,389.20 × 9,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,779.24x = 187,315,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,315,580.40/14,779.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.24

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