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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,921.35, 20,598.50 and 9,473.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,921.35, 20,598.50 and 9,473.15 is: 13,077.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,921.35 : 20,598.50 = 9,473.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,921.35/20,598.50 = 9,473.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,921.35x = 20,598.50 × 9,473.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,921.35x = 195,132,755.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,132,755.45/14,921.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,077.42

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