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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,944.03, 20,610.99 and 9,275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,944.03, 20,610.99 and 9,275.58 is: 12,793.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,944.03 : 20,610.99 = 9,275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,944.03/20,610.99 = 9,275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,944.03x = 20,610.99 × 9,275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,944.03x = 191,178,886.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,178,886.62/14,944.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.00

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