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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,850.32, 20,485.67 and 9,183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,850.32, 20,485.67 and 9,183.26 is: 12,668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,850.32 : 20,485.67 = 9,183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,850.32/20,485.67 = 9,183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,850.32x = 20,485.67 × 9,183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,850.32x = 188,125,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,125,239.18/14,850.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.09

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