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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.32, 20,246.34 and 9,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.32, 20,246.34 and 9,365.80 is: 12,926.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.32 : 20,246.34 = 9,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.32/20,246.34 = 9,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.32x = 20,246.34 × 9,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.32x = 189,623,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,623,171.17/14,669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.51

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