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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,925.30, 20,584.83 and 9,256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,925.30, 20,584.83 and 9,256.11 is: 12,765.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,925.30 : 20,584.83 = 9,256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,925.30/20,584.83 = 9,256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,925.30x = 20,584.83 × 9,256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,925.30x = 190,535,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,535,450.81/14,925.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.94

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