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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,903.41, 20,567.81 and 9,239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,903.41, 20,567.81 and 9,239.28 is: 12,750.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,903.41 : 20,567.81 = 9,239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,903.41/20,567.81 = 9,239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,903.41x = 20,567.81 × 9,239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,903.41x = 190,031,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,031,755.58/14,903.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.89

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