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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.66, 20,612.25 and 9,343.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.66, 20,612.25 and 9,343.94 is: 12,889.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.66 : 20,612.25 = 9,343.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.66/20,612.25 = 9,343.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.66x = 20,612.25 × 9,343.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.66x = 192,599,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,599,524.20/14,942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,889.24

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