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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.75, 20,252.61 and 9,295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.75, 20,252.61 and 9,295.86 is: 12,832.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.75 : 20,252.61 = 9,295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.75/20,252.61 = 9,295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.75x = 20,252.61 × 9,295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.75x = 188,265,427.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,265,427.19/14,670.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,832.71

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