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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,925.96, 20,593.64 and 9,623.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,925.96, 20,593.64 and 9,623.88 is: 13,278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,925.96 : 20,593.64 = 9,623.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,925.96/20,593.64 = 9,623.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,925.96x = 20,593.64 × 9,623.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,925.96x = 198,190,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,190,744.18/14,925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.26

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