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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,914.43, 20,579.91 and 9,247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,914.43, 20,579.91 and 9,247.11 is: 12,759.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,914.43 : 20,579.91 = 9,247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,914.43/20,579.91 = 9,247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,914.43x = 20,579.91 × 9,247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,914.43x = 190,304,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,304,691.56/14,914.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,759.77

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