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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.03, 20,592.75 and 9,465.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.03, 20,592.75 and 9,465.58 is: 13,064.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.03 : 20,592.75 = 9,465.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.03/20,592.75 = 9,465.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.03x = 20,592.75 × 9,465.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.03x = 194,922,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,922,322.55/14,920.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,064.47

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