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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.41, 20,132.95 and 9,208.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.41, 20,132.95 and 9,208.33 is: 12,702.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.41 : 20,132.95 = 9,208.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.41/20,132.95 = 9,208.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.41x = 20,132.95 × 9,208.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.41x = 185,390,847.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,390,847.47/14,595.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,702.00

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