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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,649.26, 20,196.95 and 9,334.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,649.26, 20,196.95 and 9,334.85 is: 12,869.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,649.26 : 20,196.95 = 9,334.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,649.26/20,196.95 = 9,334.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,649.26x = 20,196.95 × 9,334.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,649.26x = 188,535,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,535,351.05/14,649.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,869.96

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