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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.08, 20,514.53 and 9,200.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.08, 20,514.53 and 9,200.65 is: 12,698.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.08 : 20,514.53 = 9,200.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.08/20,514.53 = 9,200.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.08x = 20,514.53 × 9,200.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.08x = 188,747,010.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,747,010.44/14,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,698.20

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