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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,925.59, 20,593.13 and 9,623.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,925.59, 20,593.13 and 9,623.51 is: 13,277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,925.59 : 20,593.13 = 9,623.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,925.59/20,593.13 = 9,623.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,925.59x = 20,593.13 × 9,623.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,925.59x = 198,178,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,178,041.40/14,925.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.74

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