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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.66, 20,225.23 and 9,350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.66, 20,225.23 and 9,350.91 is: 12,903.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.66 : 20,225.23 = 9,350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.66/20,225.23 = 9,350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.66x = 20,225.23 × 9,350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.66x = 189,124,305.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,124,305.46/14,656.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.64

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