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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,681.83, 20,252.46 and 9,370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,681.83, 20,252.46 and 9,370.66 is: 12,926.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,681.83 : 20,252.46 = 9,370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,681.83/20,252.46 = 9,370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,681.83x = 20,252.46 × 9,370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,681.83x = 189,778,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,778,916.82/14,681.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.11

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