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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,906.88, 20,563.56 and 9,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,906.88, 20,563.56 and 9,239.76 is: 12,745.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906.88 : 20,563.56 = 9,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906.88/20,563.56 = 9,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906.88x = 20,563.56 × 9,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906.88x = 190,002,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,002,359.15/14,906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.95

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