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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.46, 20,513.66 and 9,200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.46, 20,513.66 and 9,200.02 is: 12,697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.46 : 20,513.66 = 9,200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.46/20,513.66 = 9,200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.46x = 20,513.66 × 9,200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.46x = 188,726,082.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,726,082.27/14,863.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,697.32

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