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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,945.54, 20,613.06 and 9,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,945.54, 20,613.06 and 9,277.08 is: 12,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,945.54 : 20,613.06 = 9,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,945.54/20,613.06 = 9,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,945.54x = 20,613.06 × 9,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,945.54x = 191,229,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,229,006.66/14,945.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.06

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