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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,604.30, 20,155.35 and 9,298.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,604.30, 20,155.35 and 9,298.79 is: 12,833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,604.30 : 20,155.35 = 9,298.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,604.30/20,155.35 = 9,298.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,604.30x = 20,155.35 × 9,298.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,604.30x = 187,420,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,420,266.25/14,604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.22

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