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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,694.58, 20,270.56 and 9,307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,694.58, 20,270.56 and 9,307.27 is: 12,838.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,694.58 : 20,270.56 = 9,307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,694.58/20,270.56 = 9,307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,694.58x = 20,270.56 × 9,307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,694.58x = 188,663,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,663,574.97/14,694.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.99

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