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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,662.88, 20,232.96 and 9,360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,662.88, 20,232.96 and 9,360.80 is: 12,916.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,662.88 : 20,232.96 = 9,360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,662.88/20,232.96 = 9,360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,662.88x = 20,232.96 × 9,360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,662.88x = 189,396,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,396,691.97/14,662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,916.75

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