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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.70, 20,595.30 and 9,615.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.70, 20,595.30 and 9,615.26 is: 13,266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.70 : 20,595.30 = 9,615.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.70/20,595.30 = 9,615.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.70x = 20,595.30 × 9,615.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.70x = 198,029,164.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,029,164.28/14,926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.77

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