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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,944.12, 20,623.44 and 9,281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,944.12, 20,623.44 and 9,281.99 is: 12,809.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,944.12 : 20,623.44 = 9,281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,944.12/20,623.44 = 9,281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,944.12x = 20,623.44 × 9,281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,944.12x = 191,426,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,426,571.89/14,944.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.49

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