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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.88, 20,218.50 and 9,350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.88, 20,218.50 and 9,350.48 is: 12,891.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.88 : 20,218.50 = 9,350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.88/20,218.50 = 9,350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.88x = 20,218.50 × 9,350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.88x = 189,052,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,052,679.88/14,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.53

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