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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.14, 20,263.75 and 9,383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.14, 20,263.75 and 9,383.58 is: 12,942.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.14 : 20,263.75 = 9,383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.14/20,263.75 = 9,383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.14x = 20,263.75 × 9,383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.14x = 190,146,519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,146,519.23/14,691.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,942.94

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