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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,940.05, 20,628.88 and 9,283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,940.05, 20,628.88 and 9,283.01 is: 12,817.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,940.05 : 20,628.88 = 9,283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,940.05/20,628.88 = 9,283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,940.05x = 20,628.88 × 9,283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,940.05x = 191,497,972.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,497,972.98/14,940.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,817.76

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