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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.52, 20,260.28 and 9,376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.52, 20,260.28 and 9,376.36 is: 12,933.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.52 : 20,260.28 = 9,376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.52/20,260.28 = 9,376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.52x = 20,260.28 × 9,376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.52x = 189,967,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,967,678.98/14,687.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.95

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