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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,693.32, 20,287.26 and 9,035.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,693.32, 20,287.26 and 9,035.62 is: 12,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,693.32 : 20,287.26 = 9,035.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,693.32/20,287.26 = 9,035.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,693.32x = 20,287.26 × 9,035.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,693.32x = 183,307,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,307,972.20/14,693.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.60

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