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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,857.98, 20,499.93 and 9,190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,857.98, 20,499.93 and 9,190.01 is: 12,679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,857.98 : 20,499.93 = 9,190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,857.98/20,499.93 = 9,190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,857.98x = 20,499.93 × 9,190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,857.98x = 188,394,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,394,459.20/14,857.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.68

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