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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,840.97, 20,471.99 and 9,242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,840.97, 20,471.99 and 9,242.25 is: 12,748.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,840.97 : 20,471.99 = 9,242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,840.97/20,471.99 = 9,242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,840.97x = 20,471.99 × 9,242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,840.97x = 189,207,203.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,207,203.37/14,840.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.98

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