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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.44, 20,605.62 and 9,343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.44, 20,605.62 and 9,343.24 is: 12,894.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.44 : 20,605.62 = 9,343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.44/20,605.62 = 9,343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.44x = 20,605.62 × 9,343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.44x = 192,523,253.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,523,253.01/14,930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,894.68

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