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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.65, 20,525.99 and 9,209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.65, 20,525.99 and 9,209.32 is: 12,709.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.65 : 20,525.99 = 9,209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.65/20,525.99 = 9,209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.65x = 20,525.99 × 9,209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.65x = 189,030,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,030,312.87/14,873.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,709.08

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