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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.82, 20,595.96 and 9,332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.82, 20,595.96 and 9,332.10 is: 12,872.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.82 : 20,595.96 = 9,332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.82/20,595.96 = 9,332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.82x = 20,595.96 × 9,332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.82x = 192,203,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,203,558.32/14,930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,872.94

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