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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.29, 20,607.24 and 9,268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.29, 20,607.24 and 9,268.86 is: 12,791.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.29 : 20,607.24 = 9,268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.29/20,607.24 = 9,268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.29x = 20,607.24 × 9,268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.29x = 191,005,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,005,622.55/14,932.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.45

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