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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.04, 20,545.84 and 9,226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.04, 20,545.84 and 9,226.28 is: 12,728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.04 : 20,545.84 = 9,226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.04/20,545.84 = 9,226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.04x = 20,545.84 × 9,226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.04x = 189,561,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,561,672.68/14,893.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.21

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