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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,931.38, 20,596.73 and 9,332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,931.38, 20,596.73 and 9,332.66 is: 12,873.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,931.38 : 20,596.73 = 9,332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,931.38/20,596.73 = 9,332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,931.38x = 20,596.73 × 9,332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,931.38x = 192,222,283.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,222,283.03/14,931.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,873.71

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