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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,680.58, 20,250.73 and 9,369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,680.58, 20,250.73 and 9,369.41 is: 12,924.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680.58 : 20,250.73 = 9,369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680.58/20,250.73 = 9,369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680.58x = 20,250.73 × 9,369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680.58x = 189,737,419.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,737,419.37/14,680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.38

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