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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,822.64, 20,460.45 and 9,161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,822.64, 20,460.45 and 9,161.73 is: 12,646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822.64 : 20,460.45 = 9,161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822.64/20,460.45 = 9,161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822.64x = 20,460.45 × 9,161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822.64x = 187,452,970.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,452,970.47/14,822.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.40

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