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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,693.58, 20,269.19 and 9,306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,693.58, 20,269.19 and 9,306.27 is: 12,837.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,693.58 : 20,269.19 = 9,306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,693.58/20,269.19 = 9,306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,693.58x = 20,269.19 × 9,306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,693.58x = 188,630,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,630,508.29/14,693.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,837.61

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