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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,593.41, 20,130.19 and 9,206.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,593.41, 20,130.19 and 9,206.33 is: 12,699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,593.41 : 20,130.19 = 9,206.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,593.41/20,130.19 = 9,206.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,593.41x = 20,130.19 × 9,206.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,593.41x = 185,325,048.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,325,048.44/14,593.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.23

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