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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,831.91, 20,473.20 and 9,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,831.91, 20,473.20 and 9,171 is: 12,659.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,831.91 : 20,473.20 = 9,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,831.91/20,473.20 = 9,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,831.91x = 20,473.20 × 9,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,831.91x = 187,759,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,759,717.20/14,831.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659.17

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