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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,665.88, 20,237.10 and 9,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,665.88, 20,237.10 and 9,363.80 is: 12,920.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,665.88 : 20,237.10 = 9,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,665.88/20,237.10 = 9,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,665.88x = 20,237.10 × 9,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,665.88x = 189,496,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,496,156.98/14,665.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.89

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