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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,739.63, 20,312.26 and 9,425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,739.63, 20,312.26 and 9,425.22 is: 12,988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,739.63 : 20,312.26 = 9,425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,739.63/20,312.26 = 9,425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,739.63x = 20,312.26 × 9,425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,739.63x = 191,447,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,447,519.20/14,739.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.62

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