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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.93, 20,482.12 and 9,176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.93, 20,482.12 and 9,176.54 is: 12,663.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.93 : 20,482.12 = 9,176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.93/20,482.12 = 9,176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.93x = 20,482.12 × 9,176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.93x = 187,954,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,954,966.12/14,841.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.78

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