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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,935.62, 20,607.06 and 9,267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,935.62, 20,607.06 and 9,267.66 is: 12,786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,935.62 : 20,607.06 = 9,267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,935.62/20,607.06 = 9,267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,935.62x = 20,607.06 × 9,267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,935.62x = 190,979,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,979,225.68/14,935.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,786.83

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