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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.89, 20,596.05 and 9,332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.89, 20,596.05 and 9,332.17 is: 12,873.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.89 : 20,596.05 = 9,332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.89/20,596.05 = 9,332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.89x = 20,596.05 × 9,332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.89x = 192,205,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,205,788.44/14,930.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,873.03

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