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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.41, 20,562.29 and 9,235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.41, 20,562.29 and 9,235.27 is: 12,745.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.41 : 20,562.29 = 9,235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.41/20,562.29 = 9,235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.41x = 20,562.29 × 9,235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.41x = 189,898,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,898,314.13/14,899.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.36

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