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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,931.26, 20,593.46 and 9,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,931.26, 20,593.46 and 9,262.82 is: 12,775.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,931.26 : 20,593.46 = 9,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,931.26/20,593.46 = 9,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,931.26x = 20,593.46 × 9,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,931.26x = 190,753,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,753,513.16/14,931.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.45

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