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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,935.90, 20,597.52 and 9,271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,935.90, 20,597.52 and 9,271.54 is: 12,786.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,935.90 : 20,597.52 = 9,271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,935.90/20,597.52 = 9,271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,935.90x = 20,597.52 × 9,271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,935.90x = 190,970,730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,970,730.58/14,935.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,786.02

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