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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.95, 20,594.74 and 9,331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.95, 20,594.74 and 9,331.23 is: 12,871.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.95 : 20,594.74 = 9,331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.95/20,594.74 = 9,331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.95x = 20,594.74 × 9,331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.95x = 192,174,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,174,255.73/14,929.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,871.73

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