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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.86, 20,598.78 and 9,334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.86, 20,598.78 and 9,334.14 is: 12,875.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.86 : 20,598.78 = 9,334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.86/20,598.78 = 9,334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.86x = 20,598.78 × 9,334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.86x = 192,271,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,271,849.68/14,932.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,875.76

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