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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.23, 20,507.18 and 9,195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.23, 20,507.18 and 9,195.26 is: 12,686.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.23 : 20,507.18 = 9,195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.23/20,507.18 = 9,195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.23x = 20,507.18 × 9,195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.23x = 188,568,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,568,703.45/14,863.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.93

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