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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.30, 20,607.75 and 9,267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.30, 20,607.75 and 9,267.05 is: 12,794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.30 : 20,607.75 = 9,267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.30/20,607.75 = 9,267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.30x = 20,607.75 × 9,267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.30x = 190,973,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,973,049.64/14,926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.40

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