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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.39, 20,423.31 and 9,131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.39, 20,423.31 and 9,131.06 is: 12,604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.39 : 20,423.31 = 9,131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.39/20,423.31 = 9,131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.39x = 20,423.31 × 9,131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.39x = 186,486,485.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,486,485.83/14,795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.36

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