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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,884.29, 20,533.77 and 9,217.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,884.29, 20,533.77 and 9,217.53 is: 12,716.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,884.29 : 20,533.77 = 9,217.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,884.29/20,533.77 = 9,217.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,884.29x = 20,533.77 × 9,217.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,884.29x = 189,270,640.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,270,640.99/14,884.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.13

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