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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.08, 20,570.16 and 9,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.08, 20,570.16 and 9,244.24 is: 12,751.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.08 : 20,570.16 = 9,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.08/20,570.16 = 9,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.08x = 20,570.16 × 9,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.08x = 190,155,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,155,495.88/14,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.78

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