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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.26, 20,597.60 and 9,265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.26, 20,597.60 and 9,265.82 is: 12,779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.26 : 20,597.60 = 9,265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.26/20,597.60 = 9,265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.26x = 20,597.60 × 9,265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.26x = 190,853,654.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,853,654.03/14,934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.59

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