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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,794.23, 20,413.38 and 9,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,794.23, 20,413.38 and 9,124.44 is: 12,590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,794.23 : 20,413.38 = 9,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,794.23/20,413.38 = 9,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,794.23x = 20,413.38 × 9,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,794.23x = 186,260,661.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,260,661.01/14,794.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.09

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