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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.08, 20,567.40 and 9,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.08, 20,567.40 and 9,242.24 is: 12,749.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.08 : 20,567.40 = 9,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.08/20,567.40 = 9,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.08x = 20,567.40 × 9,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.08x = 190,088,846.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,088,846.98/14,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.02

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