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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,920.65, 20,588.50 and 9,253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,920.65, 20,588.50 and 9,253.34 is: 12,768.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,920.65 : 20,588.50 = 9,253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,920.65/20,588.50 = 9,253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,920.65x = 20,588.50 × 9,253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,920.65x = 190,512,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,512,390.59/14,920.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.37

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