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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.38, 20,589.85 and 9,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.38, 20,589.85 and 9,327.66 is: 12,866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.38 : 20,589.85 = 9,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.38/20,589.85 = 9,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.38x = 20,589.85 × 9,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.38x = 192,055,002.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,055,002.23/14,926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.82

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