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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.88, 20,212.98 and 9,346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.88, 20,212.98 and 9,346.47 is: 12,885.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.88 : 20,212.98 = 9,346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.88/20,212.98 = 9,346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.88x = 20,212.98 × 9,346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.88x = 188,920,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,920,011.18/14,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,885.99

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