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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.67, 20,508.45 and 9,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.67, 20,508.45 and 9,196.24 is: 12,692.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.67 : 20,508.45 = 9,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.67/20,508.45 = 9,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.67x = 20,508.45 × 9,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.67x = 188,600,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,600,657.83/14,859.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,692.12

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