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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.54, 20,591.79 and 9,256.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.54, 20,591.79 and 9,256.57 is: 12,771.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.54 : 20,591.79 = 9,256.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.54/20,591.79 = 9,256.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.54x = 20,591.79 × 9,256.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.54x = 190,609,259.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,609,259.37/14,924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.53

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