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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,919.03, 20,591.37 and 9,464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,919.03, 20,591.37 and 9,464.58 is: 13,063.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,919.03 : 20,591.37 = 9,464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,919.03/20,591.37 = 9,464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,919.03x = 20,591.37 × 9,464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,919.03x = 194,888,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,888,668.67/14,919.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,063.09

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