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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,539.60, 20,067.90 and 9,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,539.60, 20,067.90 and 9,233.44 is: 12,744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,539.60 : 20,067.90 = 9,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,539.60/20,067.90 = 9,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,539.60x = 20,067.90 × 9,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,539.60x = 185,295,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,295,750.58/14,539.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,744.21

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