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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.02, 20,466.50 and 9,166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.02, 20,466.50 and 9,166.11 is: 12,652.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.02 : 20,466.50 = 9,166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.02/20,466.50 = 9,166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.02x = 20,466.50 × 9,166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.02x = 187,598,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,598,144.48/14,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.45

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