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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.70, 20,594.41 and 9,330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.70, 20,594.41 and 9,330.98 is: 12,871.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.70 : 20,594.41 = 9,330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.70/20,594.41 = 9,330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.70x = 20,594.41 × 9,330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.70x = 192,165,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,165,901.52/14,929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,871.39

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