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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,693.94, 20,275.27 and 9,026.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,693.94, 20,275.27 and 9,026.87 is: 12,455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,693.94 : 20,275.27 = 9,026.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,693.94/20,275.27 = 9,026.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,693.94x = 20,275.27 × 9,026.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,693.94x = 183,022,102.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,022,102.56/14,693.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,455.62

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