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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.07, 20,510.39 and 9,197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.07, 20,510.39 and 9,197.64 is: 12,694.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.07 : 20,510.39 = 9,197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.07/20,510.39 = 9,197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.07x = 20,510.39 × 9,197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.07x = 188,647,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,647,210.44/14,861.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,694.05

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