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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.23, 20,508.55 and 9,196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.23, 20,508.55 and 9,196.26 is: 12,688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.23 : 20,508.55 = 9,196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.23/20,508.55 = 9,196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.23x = 20,508.55 × 9,196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.23x = 188,601,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,601,958.02/14,864.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.31

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