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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.26, 20,592.08 and 9,261.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.26, 20,592.08 and 9,261.82 is: 12,774.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.26 : 20,592.08 = 9,261.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.26/20,592.08 = 9,261.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.26x = 20,592.08 × 9,261.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.26x = 190,720,138.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,720,138.39/14,930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,774.07

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