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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,682.15, 20,256.44 and 9,380.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,682.15, 20,256.44 and 9,380.07 is: 12,941.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682.15 : 20,256.44 = 9,380.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682.15/20,256.44 = 9,380.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682.15x = 20,256.44 × 9,380.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682.15x = 190,006,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,006,778.25/14,682.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.35

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