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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.67, 20,551.85 and 9,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.67, 20,551.85 and 9,226.44 is: 12,738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.67 : 20,551.85 = 9,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.67/20,551.85 = 9,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.67x = 20,551.85 × 9,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.67x = 189,620,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,620,433.98/14,885.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,738.45

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