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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,618.29, 20,157.36 and 9,306.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,618.29, 20,157.36 and 9,306.31 is: 12,832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,618.29 : 20,157.36 = 9,306.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,618.29/20,157.36 = 9,306.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,618.29x = 20,157.36 × 9,306.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,618.29x = 187,590,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,590,640.94/14,618.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.60

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