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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.51, 20,568.38 and 9,237.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.51, 20,568.38 and 9,237.99 is: 12,751.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.51 : 20,568.38 = 9,237.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.51/20,568.38 = 9,237.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.51x = 20,568.38 × 9,237.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.51x = 190,010,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,010,442.57/14,901.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.09

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