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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,931.89, 20,597.43 and 9,333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,931.89, 20,597.43 and 9,333.17 is: 12,874.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,931.89 : 20,597.43 = 9,333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,931.89/20,597.43 = 9,333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,931.89x = 20,597.43 × 9,333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,931.89x = 192,239,315.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,239,315.75/14,931.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,874.41

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